Australasian Journal on Ageing · 2009 · 51 citations · 9 references
Social SciencesCommunicationSocial PsychologyDigital CommunicationGerontologyInterpersonal CommunicationCommunication With Older AdultsDigital Interpersonal CommunicationDigital ParticipationOnline CommunitiesSocial MediaVirtual CommunitiesCommunity Building OnlineOlder Adult EngagementOnline Community ParticipationOnline Help-seekingOnline Interpersonal CommunicationOnline Participation GapsOnline Social InteractionTechnology Adoption By Older Adults
AIM: The present study explores how Australian older adults use the Internet. METHOD: Older adults were recruited online to complete an online survey. RESULTS: Participants primarily used the Internet for interpersonal communication, followed by information seeking, commerce and entertainment. CONCLUSION: The Internet is an important technology in helping older adults lead independent and social lives.
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