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2019 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Adoption and Use of Tablet Devices by Older Adults: A Quantitative Study

Authors : Uchenna Ojiako, Jyoti Choudrie, Ukamaka Nwanekezie, Chike-Obuekwe Chikelue

Published in: Digital Transformation for a Sustainable Society in the 21st Century

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Information and communication technologies have become essential for everyday activities. Recently, ubiquitous or mobile computing is the new trend whereby information and services can be accessed anywhere and anytime. However, not all groups of society are taking advantage of its benefits, of which the older population is one of such groups. This study aims to identify and evaluate the factors that influence the adoption, use and diffusion of tablet devices within the older population (aged 50 and above) in UK. From an online survey of 203 completed responses, Compatibility, Perceived Usefulness, Perceived ease of use, Trust, Attitude and Perceived behavioral control were identified as factors that affect the adoption and use of tablet devices. This study also provides the implications of the research to academia, industry and policy makers.

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Metadata
Title
Adoption and Use of Tablet Devices by Older Adults: A Quantitative Study
Authors
Uchenna Ojiako
Jyoti Choudrie
Ukamaka Nwanekezie
Chike-Obuekwe Chikelue
Copyright Year
2019
Book
Digital Transformation for a Sustainable Society in the 21st Century

Print ISBN: 978-3-030-29373-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-29374-1

Copyright Year: 2019

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29374-1_44

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