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‘That's for old so and so's!’: Does identity influence older adults’ technology adoption decisions?

Findings
Recency, quality and context of the findings
  • Last year literature searched
    2017
  • Year Published
    2019
  • Quality Rating
    4/9 (AMSTAR rating from McMaster Health Forum)
  • Countries in which studies (included in the synthesis) were conducted
    USA (12); Canada (6); UK (England) (6); Not reported (5); France (4); UK (3); Sweden (2); Australia (1); Europe (1); Hong Kong (1); Ireland (1); Japan (1); Netherlands (1); Norway (1); Puerto Rico (1); Spain (1); UK (Scotland) (1)
  • Global/regional focus
    WHO - Americas region<br />WHO - European region<br />WHO - Western Pacific region<br />
  • Country focus
    USA (12); Canada (6); UK (England) (6); Not reported (5); France (4); UK (3); Sweden (2); Australia (1); Europe (1); Hong Kong (1); Ireland (1); Japan (1); Netherlands (1); Norway (1); Puerto Rico (1); Spain (1); UK (Scotland) (1)
  • Low - and middle-income country (LMIC) focus
Additional details about the research
  • Type of document
    Systematic review addressing other questions
  • Type of question
    Not effectiveness
  • Focus
    Specific
  • Target
    Not yet available
  • Domain
    Programs and services
    Community and social services
    Accessibility services
    Consumer protection
    Responsible consumption initiatives
    Transportation
    Accessible transportation options
    Sustainable Development Goals
    3. Good health and well-being (partially covered)
    11. Sustainable cities and communities
    12. Responsible consumption and production
  • Social system topic(s)
    Delivery arrangements
    Where services are provided
    Physical structure, facilities & equipment
    With what supports are services provided
    ICT that support individuals who receive services
  • Theme
    Optimal aging
Publication details
  • Citation
    Astell AJ, McGrath C, Dove E. ‘That's for old so and so's!’: Does identity influence older adults’ technology adoption decisions? Ageing and Society. 2019;40(7):1550-1576.
  • DOI
    10.1017/S0144686X19000230

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