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Schlomann, Anna, Seifert, Alexander ORCID: 0000-0003-3124-4588, Zank, Susanne and Rietz, Christian (2020). Assistive Technology and Mobile ICT Usage Among Oldest-Old Cohorts: Comparison of the Oldest-Old in Private Homes and in Long-Term Care Facilities. Res. Aging, 42 (5-6). 163 - 174. THOUSAND OAKS: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC. ISSN 1552-7573

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Abstract

This study examines technology adoption among oldest-old cohorts (80+) in private homes and long-term care facilities and analyzes relationships between individual characteristics, the living environment, and different kinds of assistive technologies (AT) and information and communication technologies (ICT). The data analysis is based on a representative survey of the oldest-old group's quality of life and well-being in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (N = 1,863; age range: 80-103; 12.7% long-term care). Descriptive and multiple binary logistic regression analyses were conducted. Fewer than 3% of people in long-term care used internet-connected ICT devices. AT and ICT device adoption is associated with the living environment and individual characteristics (e.g., functional health, chronological age, education, and technology interest), and different patterns of ICT and AT use can be observed. These results indicate that individual characteristics and the living environment are both decisive in the use of technology among the oldest-old group.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Schlomann, Anna UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Seifert, Alexander UNSPECIFIED orcid.org/0000-0003-3124-4588 UNSPECIFIED Zank, Susanne UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Rietz, Christian UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-341019
DOI:	10.1177/0164027520911286
Journal or Publication Title:	Res. Aging
Volume:	42
Number:	5-6
Page Range:	163 - 174
Date:	2020
Publisher:	SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
Place of Publication:	THOUSAND OAKS
ISSN:	1552-7573
Language:	English
Faculty:	Faculty of Human Sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Human Sciences > Department Heilpädagogik und Rehabilitation > Zentrum für Heilpädagogische Gerontologie
Subjects:	Social sciences Education Medical sciences Medicine
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language QUALITY-OF-LIFE; ACCEPTANCE MODEL; INTERNET USE; ADULTS; INFORMATION; WELL; AGENDA English Gerontology English
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/34101