Pro-Nets versus No-Nets: Differences in Urban Older Adults' Predilections for Internet Use
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| Title: | Pro-Nets versus No-Nets: Differences in Urban Older Adults' Predilections for Internet Use |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Cresci, M. Kay, Yarandi, Hossein N., Morrell, Roger W. |
| Source: | Educational Gerontology. 2010 36(6):500-520. |
| Availability: | Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 21 |
| Publication Date: | 2010 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Older Adults, Information Technology, Internet, Prediction, Educational Attainment, Income, Retirement, Health, Physical Activity Level, Comparative Analysis, Computer Attitudes, Health Promotion, Intervention, Interviews, Motivation, Trust (Psychology) |
| Geographic Terms: | Michigan |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03601270903212476 |
| ISSN: | 0360-1277 |
| Abstract: | Enthusiasm for information technology (IT) is growing among older adults. Many older adults enjoy IT and the Internet (Pro-Nets), but others have no desire to use it (No-Nets). This study found that Pro-Nets and No-Nets were different on a number of variables that might predict IT use. No-Nets were older, had less education and income, were retired, in poor health, and less active than Pro-Nets. No-Nets potentially have the most to gain from access to--and training in using--the Internet as a health management tool. Further research with this population could inform the development of health-related web based interventions. (Contains 4 tables.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 38 |
| Entry Date: | 2010 |
| Accession Number: | EJ883601 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Enthusiasm for information technology (IT) is growing among older adults. Many older adults enjoy IT and the Internet (Pro-Nets), but others have no desire to use it (No-Nets). This study found that Pro-Nets and No-Nets were different on a number of variables that might predict IT use. No-Nets were older, had less education and income, were retired, in poor health, and less active than Pro-Nets. No-Nets potentially have the most to gain from access to--and training in using--the Internet as a health management tool. Further research with this population could inform the development of health-related web based interventions. (Contains 4 tables.) |
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| ISSN: | 0360-1277 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/03601270903212476 |
