| Summary: | Purpose: This research seeks to explore how older adults in Singapore embrace technology,
scrutinizing the elements linked to their acceptance of it. By utilizing the Senior Technology
Acceptance Model (STAM), the study strives to comprehend and tackle the distinct obstacles
they encounter in this digital era. The ultimate goal is to encourage their continual engagement in
our progressively digital world.
Participants and Methods: In total, 128 older adults aged 55 years and above, who lived in
various areas in Singapore participated in this study. They were asked to fill in a survey
questionnaire that covered demographics, STAM-related constructs and health and ability
characteristics.
Results: The study found that participants demonstrated a fair degree of openness towards
technology. Factors that significantly influenced their acceptance of technology included earning
a monthly income of SGD 2000 or more, technology self-efficacy, psychological condition
(including attitudes towards aging and satisfaction with life), and perceived risk of identity theft.
Conclusion: As Singapore continues to evolve into a technologically sophisticated society, the
scope of research on technology use among the elderly should extend beyond just healthcare or
information and communication technology, considering the varied characteristics of this
population group. Based on the study’s findings, a number of strategies were proposed to
enhance the acceptance of technology among Singapore’s older adults.
|
|---|