Senior Technology Exploration, Learning, and Acceptance (STELA) Model: From Exploration to Use -- A Longitudinal Randomized Controlled Trial
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| Title: | Senior Technology Exploration, Learning, and Acceptance (STELA) Model: From Exploration to Use -- A Longitudinal Randomized Controlled Trial |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Tsai, Hsin-Yi Sandy, Rikard, R. V., Cotten, Shelia R., Shillair, Ruth |
| Source: | Educational Gerontology. 2019 45(12):728-743. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2019 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | National Institute on Aging (DHHS/NIH) |
| Contract Number: | 7R01AG03042506 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Adult Education |
| Descriptors: | Older Adults, Computer Use, Training, Learning Processes, Adoption (Ideas), Computer Attitudes, Educational Gerontology, Discovery Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Internet |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03601277.2019.1690802 |
| ISSN: | 0360-1277 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study is to examine the process from technology exploration to acceptance for older adults. A senior technology exploration, learning, and acceptance (STELA) model is proposed to examine the technology exploration and learning process. Adopting a new technology can pose challenges with increasing age. In order to help older adults use new technologies so they can be included in many important resources and support that are routinely accessed online, it is essential to understand factors affecting their technology adoption, and what the learning and adoption processes are like. This study employs four waves of data from a randomized controlled trial computer training intervention with 195 older adults (65 and older) in 19 different assisted and independent living communities (AICs). The results show the moderating effect of technology training and support for the relationship of exploring a technology and perceived difficulties of learning. These results suggest that training programs that are specially designed for older adults and continued support are needed to help older adults explore technologies and facilitate their learning process. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2019 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1235132 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this study is to examine the process from technology exploration to acceptance for older adults. A senior technology exploration, learning, and acceptance (STELA) model is proposed to examine the technology exploration and learning process. Adopting a new technology can pose challenges with increasing age. In order to help older adults use new technologies so they can be included in many important resources and support that are routinely accessed online, it is essential to understand factors affecting their technology adoption, and what the learning and adoption processes are like. This study employs four waves of data from a randomized controlled trial computer training intervention with 195 older adults (65 and older) in 19 different assisted and independent living communities (AICs). The results show the moderating effect of technology training and support for the relationship of exploring a technology and perceived difficulties of learning. These results suggest that training programs that are specially designed for older adults and continued support are needed to help older adults explore technologies and facilitate their learning process. |
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| ISSN: | 0360-1277 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03601277.2019.1690802 |
