Qisheng Ma|Alan H. S. Chan|Pei Lee Teh
Bridging the Digital Divide for Older Adults via Observational Training: Effects of Model Identity from a Generational Perspective
Beihang University|City University of Hong Kong|Monash University Malaysia
proliferation technology offers potential solutions enhancing wellbeing older adults however older adults often low digital literacy disengaged digital world ageappropriate training older adults expected acquire wide range technological skills bridge digital divide lens social cognitive theory study aims investigate effectiveness observational training behavior modeling enhancing technology acceptance older adults moderating effects model identity training outcomes generational perspective examined empirical training experiment completed 59 communitydwelling older adults training outcomes measured using cognitive knowledge affective variables metacognition results ascertain effectiveness observational training improving technological knowledge selfefficacy outcome expectations sense social connectedness using technologies generational perspective older adult behavior model effective young child behavior models increasing selfefficacy willingness use technology model identity enhances positive outcomes training results study contribute designing educational interventions bridge digital divide