Information and Communication Technology Adoption Strategies Among Iranian Older Adults: A Qualitative Evaluation
In today’s world, it is unavoidable for older adults to use technology, which causes some challenges for them. In this qualitative study, we used grounded theory to evaluate information and communication technology (ICT) adoption strategies among Iranian older adults. The participants included 18 ol...
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| author | Farzaneh Bahadori PhD Yadollah Abolfathi Momtaz PhD Farahnaz Mohammadi Shahboulaghi PhD Zhale Zandieh MD |
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| description | In today’s world, it is unavoidable for older adults to use technology, which causes some challenges for them. In this qualitative study, we used grounded theory to evaluate information and communication technology (ICT) adoption strategies among Iranian older adults. The participants included 18 older adults, five experts, and five family members of older adults. The data collection method included conducting semi-structured interviews, taking field notes, and observation. The data were analyzed using the Corbin and Strauss approach. Three main themes were extracted as follows: support from others, effort for learning, and smart choice. The subthemes of support from others included creativity in educating older adults; having access to an educational supporter; and receiving informational, emotional, and financial support. The subthemes of effort for learning included utilizing aids, adaptive measures, shortcut techniques, and self-learning. The subthemes of smart choice included physical characteristics, technical features, price sensitivity, and availability of an active sales representative. Accordingly, it is essential to teach older adults to increase their ICT adoption rate and continued use of technology. In this respect, developing a standard ICT manual for older adults can be beneficial. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-358249f5e60c4bc2a7bfa4584bb5a97b2024-04-16T17:03:33ZengSAGE PublishingGerontology and Geriatric Medicine2333-72142024-04-011010.1177/23337214241246315Information and Communication Technology Adoption Strategies Among Iranian Older Adults: A Qualitative EvaluationFarzaneh Bahadori PhD0Yadollah Abolfathi Momtaz PhD1Farahnaz Mohammadi Shahboulaghi PhD2Zhale Zandieh MD3University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, IranUniversity of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, IranUniversity of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, IranUniversity of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, IranIn today’s world, it is unavoidable for older adults to use technology, which causes some challenges for them. In this qualitative study, we used grounded theory to evaluate information and communication technology (ICT) adoption strategies among Iranian older adults. The participants included 18 older adults, five experts, and five family members of older adults. The data collection method included conducting semi-structured interviews, taking field notes, and observation. The data were analyzed using the Corbin and Strauss approach. Three main themes were extracted as follows: support from others, effort for learning, and smart choice. The subthemes of support from others included creativity in educating older adults; having access to an educational supporter; and receiving informational, emotional, and financial support. The subthemes of effort for learning included utilizing aids, adaptive measures, shortcut techniques, and self-learning. The subthemes of smart choice included physical characteristics, technical features, price sensitivity, and availability of an active sales representative. Accordingly, it is essential to teach older adults to increase their ICT adoption rate and continued use of technology. In this respect, developing a standard ICT manual for older adults can be beneficial.https://doi.org/10.1177/23337214241246315 |
| spellingShingle | Farzaneh Bahadori PhD Yadollah Abolfathi Momtaz PhD Farahnaz Mohammadi Shahboulaghi PhD Zhale Zandieh MD Information and Communication Technology Adoption Strategies Among Iranian Older Adults: A Qualitative Evaluation Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine |
| title | Information and Communication Technology Adoption Strategies Among Iranian Older Adults: A Qualitative Evaluation |
| title_full | Information and Communication Technology Adoption Strategies Among Iranian Older Adults: A Qualitative Evaluation |
| title_fullStr | Information and Communication Technology Adoption Strategies Among Iranian Older Adults: A Qualitative Evaluation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Information and Communication Technology Adoption Strategies Among Iranian Older Adults: A Qualitative Evaluation |
| title_short | Information and Communication Technology Adoption Strategies Among Iranian Older Adults: A Qualitative Evaluation |
| title_sort | information and communication technology adoption strategies among iranian older adults a qualitative evaluation |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/23337214241246315 |
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