J Beil1, V Cihlar, A Kruse. 1. Institut für Gerontologie, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Bergheimer Str. 20, 69115, Heidelberg, Deutschland, Judith.Beil@gero.uni-heidelberg.de.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The aim of the project S-Mobil 100 is to develop and implement a prototype of an internet-based, generation-appropriate mobility platform in the model region Siegen-Wittgenstein. In the context of an empirical preliminary study, use of technology, experience with technology, general attitudes towards technology, general technology commitment, and the willingness to accept the mobility platform were investigated in different age cohorts. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The investigation was carried out using a written survey based on a standardized questionnaire. The sample of 358 persons aged 40-90 years was divided in four age cohorts (40-54, 55-64, 65-74, and 75 + years). RESULTS: Our results show a high willingness to accept the mobility platform in the overall sample. Age, residence, income, and general technology commitment were significant predictors for the judgment of the platform. CONCLUSION: Although there were group differences in accepting the mobility platform, the older cohorts are also open-minded towards this new technology.
BACKGROUND: The aim of the project S-Mobil 100 is to develop and implement a prototype of an internet-based, generation-appropriate mobility platform in the model region Siegen-Wittgenstein. In the context of an empirical preliminary study, use of technology, experience with technology, general attitudes towards technology, general technology commitment, and the willingness to accept the mobility platform were investigated in different age cohorts. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The investigation was carried out using a written survey based on a standardized questionnaire. The sample of 358 persons aged 40-90 years was divided in four age cohorts (40-54, 55-64, 65-74, and 75 + years). RESULTS: Our results show a high willingness to accept the mobility platform in the overall sample. Age, residence, income, and general technology commitment were significant predictors for the judgment of the platform. CONCLUSION: Although there were group differences in accepting the mobility platform, the older cohorts are also open-minded towards this new technology.
Authors: Sara J Czaja; Neil Charness; Arthur D Fisk; Christopher Hertzog; Sankaran N Nair; Wendy A Rogers; Joseph Sharit Journal: Psychol Aging Date: 2006-06
Authors: Anne Göhner; Elena Dreher; Felix Kentischer; Christoph Maurer; Erick Farin-Glattacker; Rieka von der Wart; Boris A Brühmann; Andy Maun; Vitalii Minin; Claudia Salm; Alexander Ritzi; Mario Sofroniou; Sebastian Voigt-Radloff Journal: BMC Geriatr Date: 2022-09-15 Impact factor: 4.070