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Older Adults and Their Internet Behaviors

Older Adults and Their Internet Behaviors

Copyright: © 2012 |Pages: 12
ISBN13: 9781466603158|ISBN10: 1466603151|EISBN13: 9781466603165
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-0315-8.ch052
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Mazur, Elizabeth, et al. "Older Adults and Their Internet Behaviors." Encyclopedia of Cyber Behavior, edited by Zheng Yan, IGI Global, 2012, pp. 608-619. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-0315-8.ch052

APA

Mazur, E., Signorella, M. L., & Hough, M. (2012). Older Adults and Their Internet Behaviors. In Z. Yan (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Cyber Behavior (pp. 608-619). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-0315-8.ch052

Chicago

Mazur, Elizabeth, Margaret L. Signorella, and Michelle Hough. "Older Adults and Their Internet Behaviors." In Encyclopedia of Cyber Behavior, edited by Zheng Yan, 608-619. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2012. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-0315-8.ch052

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Abstract

Early research on older adult computer users focused on the possibility for technology to increase social interaction and alleviate loneliness. Subsequent research has been equivocal on the possible benefits of the Internet for well-being. Nonetheless, in spite of an initial “gray gap,” older adults are increasingly joining younger cohorts in using the Internet. Barriers to older adults’ use of the Internet remain, such as physical and cognitive limitations. Attitudinal barriers may exist, but it is unclear whether these result from lack of experience or differences in income or health status. Business researchers have found that older persons differ from other age groups in their Internet engagement patterns, including online buying. Future research directions include whether computers can improve cognitive functioning and quality of life, how to increase engagement levels, and if there will always be a lag in technology use among older adults.

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