An increasing number of older adults are using computers for communication, entertainment, and information. This descriptive study examined the perceived benefits and barriers encountered by 58 older adults. Benefits of computer use listed by these elders included a sense of connectedness, satisfaction, utility, and positive learning experiences. Barriers included frustration, physical and mental limitations, mistrust,…
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Educational Gerontology is a peer-reviewed journal published by Taylor & Francis, covering Aging and Gerontology Research, Retirement, Disability, and Employment, Technology Use by Older Adults.
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (Chicago, T&F) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, Ada, Ben Jones, and Cara Lee. 2023. "A Representative Article Title." Educational Gerontology 12 (3): 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Aging and Gerontology Research Retirement, Disability, and Employment Technology Use by Older Adults Health disparities and outcomes Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving |
| ISSN | 0360-1277 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 1.21 |
| h-index | 85 |
| i10-index | 1,258 |
| Total citations | 48,712 |
| Top institutions publishing here | University of Santo Tomas |
| Journal website | www.tandfonline.com |
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Most-cited papers in Educational Gerontology
Knowledge, anxiety, and attitudes about the elderly were assessed in 113 university students using the Facts on Aging Quiz, the Anxiety about Aging Scale, and the Fraboni Scale on Ageism. No significant differences in knowledge or anxiety based on age or gender were found in the sample. Female participants in the sample were found to…
Using information and communication technologies (ICTs) can improve older adults' quality of life. ICT use is associated with decreased feelings of loneliness and depression, along with increased feelings of independence and personal growth. However, limited access and low technological self-efficacy are key reasons why some groups, especially older adults, are excluded from being fully engaged…
This paper is concerned with the general issues of ageing, learning, and education for the elderly. It also examines the more specific issues of why, how and what elders want to learn. The world's population is ageing rapidly. For example, it is estimated that by 2020 20% of the population in the USA will be…
The aim of this study examines the relationship between quality of life, satisfaction with life and multidimensional perceived social support in people aged 65 years and older. The implementation part of the study was carried out with elderly people living in the city center of Burdur, Turkey. Data were collected in March 2018 from 517…