Seniors and Technology: Results from a Field Study

Abstract

In this paper we discuss the results of a survey of senior citizens' interaction with information technology. We expected that the “digital divide” between young and old might be diminishing, and we found evidence of that. We also report on information technologies that seem to be attracting seniors and those that have not yet attracted this age group. We also report findings with regard to senior IT skill levels and how seniors are using their IT skills. Finally, we discuss some limitations of this study and suggest some motivations for future research including some suggestions of what some of that research might include.