The Positive and Negative Impact of an Intergenerational Digital Technology Education Programme on Younger People's Perceptions of Older Adults

Drury, Lisbeth, Bobrowicz, Ania, Cameron, Lindsey, Abrams, Dominic (2017) The Positive and Negative Impact of an Intergenerational Digital Technology Education Programme on Younger People's Perceptions of Older Adults. In: Jia, Zhou and Salvendy, Gavriel, eds. Lecture Notes in Computer Science. Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population. Aging, Design and User Experience. Lecture Notes in Computer Science , 10297. pp. 419-428. Springer, Switzerland ISBN 978-3-319-58529-1. E-ISBN 978-3-319-58530-7. (doi:10.1007/978-3-319-58530-7) (KAR id:62190)

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Abstract

In order to meet the technological needs of older adults, and ensure digital inclusion, it is important for digital technology designers to accurately assess and understand older adults’ needs and requirements, free from the influence of societal assumptions of their capabilities. This study evaluated the impact of an intergenerational digital technology education programme on younger adults’ stereotypes of older people. Using an experimental design, results show that compared to a control group, students taking part in the programme subsequently rated older adults as more friendly but less competent. Practical implications for developing intergenerational education programmes are discussed.

Item Type:	Conference or workshop item (Proceeding)
DOI/Identification number:	10.1007/978-3-319-58530-7
Projects:	UK CASE award
Uncontrolled keywords:	Older Adults; Attitudes; Stereotypes; Digital Technology; Intergenerational Education Programmes;
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2361 Curriculum T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions:	Divisions > Division of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences > School of Engineering and Digital Arts
Depositing User:	Ania Bobrowicz
Date Deposited:	04 Jul 2017 13:40 UTC
Last Modified:	05 Nov 2024 10:56 UTC
Resource URI:	https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/62190 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Drury, Lisbeth.

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Bobrowicz, Ania.

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Cameron, Lindsey.

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Abrams, Dominic.

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