Kathleen Schreurs|Anabel Quan?Haase|Kim Martin
Problematizing the Digital Literacy Paradox in the Context of Older Adults’ ICT Use: Aging, Media Discourse, and Self-Determination
Western University|Western University|University of Guelph
despite evidence upward trend adoption information communication technologies icts current media discourse suggests older adults 60plus lag behind terms engagement digital technology survey interviews older adults investigate population views digital skills barriers digital literacy social institutional support system draws help technology lack skills limited social institutional systems make difficult older adults gain experience comfort technology however support systems family peers help mediate older adults reluctance technology propose model aim understanding needs older adults gaining greater digital literacy