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The aim is to explore the lived experiences of older adults with technological monitoring and its influence on their self-identity and independence.

January 25, 2026HealthcareOpen Access

The Lived Experience of Older Adults with Monitoring Technologies: An Interpretive Phenomenology Study

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AJAlisha JohnsonUniversity of Missouri CCChang-Chun ChenUniversity of Arizona KFK. Melinda FaussUniversity of Missouri

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Interpretive phenomenology study explores older adults' experiences with monitoring technologies, suggesting valuable insights for effective interventions.

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The aim is to explore the lived experiences of older adults with technological monitoring and its influence on their self-identity and independence.
Conducted interpretive phenomenological interviews with eight older adults, including those with dementia.
Investigated the impact of monitoring technology on participants' self-identity and independence.
Identified themes related to aging-in-place and individual responses to technology.
Participants expressed a desire for freedom to age in place while utilizing monitoring technologies.
Pragmatic strategies were used to adapt to being monitored, highlighting individual differences in technology acceptance.
Themes emerged around integrated intervention needs and the nuance of changing situations for older adults.

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Johnson et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6975b38dfeba4585c2d6efb4 https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14030288

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Interpretive phenomenology study explores older adults' experiences with monitoring technologies, suggesting valuable insights for effective interventions.

The Lived Experience of Older Adults with Monitoring Technologies: An Interpretive Phenomenology Study

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The Lived Experience of Older Adults with Monitoring Technologies: An Interpretive Phenomenology Study

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