Technology Adaptivity Mediates the Effect of Technology Biography on Internet Use Variability

Seifert A, Kamin S, Lang F (2020)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2020

Journal

Innovation in Aging Oxford Academic

Book Volume: 4

Journal Issue: 2

DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igz054

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Increasing numbers of older adults use the internet, but relatively little is known about the range and determinants of different online activities among older internet users. This study explores the interplay between technology-related biographical experiences and subjective technology adaptivity to explain the variability of internet use. Older adults who report having had more biographical experiences with technologies were expected to use a greater range of online activities. In addition, subjective technology adaptivity was expected to serve as a mediator of this relationship.

Authors with CRIS profile

Stefan Kamin Lehrstuhl für Psychogerontologie Frieder Lang Lehrstuhl für Psychogerontologie

Involved external institutions

University of Zurich / Universität Zürich (UZH) CH Switzerland (CH)

How to cite

APA:

Seifert, A., Kamin, S., & Lang, F. (2020). Technology Adaptivity Mediates the Effect of Technology Biography on Internet Use Variability. Innovation in Aging, 4(2). https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz054

MLA:

Seifert, Alexander, Stefan Kamin, and Frieder Lang. "Technology Adaptivity Mediates the Effect of Technology Biography on Internet Use Variability." Innovation in Aging 4.2 (2020).

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