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To determine whether direct computer experience through a structured training program improves and sustains positive attitudes toward computers among older adults.

July 1, 1992Journal of Gerontology

Influence of Direct Computer Experience on Older Adults' Attitudes Toward Computers

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To determine whether direct computer experience through a structured training program improves and sustains positive attitudes toward computers among older adults.
Enrolled 101 community-dwelling older adults aged 57 to 87 years.
Conducted a 2-week computer training intervention focused on desktop publishing software.
Measured multidimensional computer attitudes immediately post-training and evaluated attitude retention at a 2-week follow-up.
Direct computer experience produced significant positive attitude changes, specifically enhancing computer comfort and efficacy.
Attitude improvements were successfully maintained for at least 2 weeks following completion of the training intervention.

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Intervention study demonstrates improved comfort and efficacy toward technology in older adults following direct training, indicating that computer attitudes remain modifiable in late adulthood.

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Jay et al. (1992) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1bcc6400ee29383e9ceca8 https://doi.org/10.1093/geronj/47.4.p250

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Intervention study demonstrates improved comfort and efficacy toward technology in older adults following direct training, indicating that computer attitudes remain modifiable in late adulthood.

Influence of Direct Computer Experience on Older Adults' Attitudes Toward Computers

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Influence of Direct Computer Experience on Older Adults' Attitudes Toward Computers

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