RESUMO
The situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic brought negative consequences such as social isolation, limited access to routine health and social care services, and lack of self-esteem, especially for older people. In this context, technology took on an important role as the main means of communication and service delivery. The main objective of this study is to analyze the situation of the elderly and their access to technological resources in the time of COVID-19. Based on a qualitative methodology, 58 semi-structured interviews were conducted with people between 65 and 90 years old in Portugal. The results reveal specific difficulties in the use of this type of digital devices and a change in the digital use profile of this age group, characterized by more frequent use of digital devices such as smartphones, the incorporation of certain services such as video calls, and uses associated with communication and entertainment. This study shows that attitudes toward technology among the elderly should be studied further, and these results should be considered to develop and implement training programs specially designed for this age group in order to contribute to their well-being and quality of life.
Assuntos
COVID-19 , Pandemias , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Humanos , Qualidade de Vida , Isolamento Social , TecnologiaRESUMO
In this study, a systematic review of researches published about the determining factors in the intention of the use of devices and digital technology in older adults has been carried out. The technology acceptance model is the framework used. The main result of the analysis of 60 scientific articles published between 2010 and 2020 has been summarized after a bibliographic research and a subsequent selection process in the most important bibliographic databases: Web of Science (n=45), Scopus (n=66) and Google Scholar (n=224). It has been proved the predominance of quantitative studies with a prevalence of study factors that associate the intention to use technology with: Facilitating conditions, experience, health, social support, emotions, perceived enjoyment, perceived satisfaction in using technology, anxiety, perceived risk, motivation, cost, subjective norm and social influence. The results of the systematic review allow us to conclude the urgent need to incorporate new research on the identification and influence of these factors that stand between older adults and technology, as possible barriers or facilitators of use.
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Tecnologia Digital , Intenção , Idoso , Ansiedade , Humanos , Satisfação PessoalRESUMO
En el presente estudio se realiza una revisión sistemática de investigaciones publicadas sobre los factores determinantes en la intención de uso de dispositivos y tecnología digital en las personas mayores desde el enfoque de los modelos de aceptación tecnológica. Tras una búsqueda bibliográfica y un posterior proceso de selección en las principales bases de datos bibliográficas Web of Science (n=45), Scopus (n=66) y Google Scholar (n=224), se resumen los principales resultados de 60 artículos científicos publicados entre 2010 y 2020. Se comprueba el predominio de estudios cuantitativos con una prevalencia de factores de estudio que asocian la intención de uso tecnológico con: condiciones facilitadoras, experiencia, salud percibida, apoyo social, emociones, disfrute y satisfacción percibida al utilizar tecnología, ansiedad, riesgo percibido, motivación, coste, norma subjetiva e influencia social. Los resultados de la revisión sistemática permiten concluir la necesidad de valorar la identificación e influencia en la adaptación funcional de estos factores que se interponen entre los mayores y la tecnología, como posibles barreras o facilitadores de uso. (AU)
In this study, a systematic review of researches published about the determining factors in the intention of the use of devices and digital technology in older adults has been carried out. The technology acceptance model is the framework used. The main result of the analysis of 60 scientific articles published between 2010 and 2020 has been summarized after a bibliographic research and a subsequent selection process in the most important bibliographic databases: Web of Science (n=45), Scopus (n=66) and Google Scholar (n=224). It has been proved the predominance of quantitative studies with a prevalence of study factors that associate the intention to use technology with: Facilitating conditions, experience, health, social support, emotions, perceived enjoyment, perceived satisfaction in using technology, anxiety, perceived risk, motivation, cost, subjective norm and social influence. The results of the systematic review allow us to conclude the urgent need to incorporate new research on the identification and influence of these factors that stand between older adults and technology, as possible barriers or facilitators of use. (AU)
