Computer interaction : its effect on attitude and performance in older adults

This study examined the interaction of age, attitude, and performance within the context of an interactive computer testing experience. Subjects were 13 males and 47 females between the ages of 55 and 82, with a minimum of a high school education. Initial attitudes toward computers, as measured by the Cybernetics Attitude Scale (CAS), demonstrated overall equivalence between these older subjects and previously tested younger subjects. Post-intervention scores on the CAS indicated that attitudes toward computers were unaffected by either a "fun" or a "challenging" computer interaction experience. The differential effects of a computerized vs. a paperand- pencil presentation format of a 20-item, multiple choice vocabulary test were examined. Results indicated no significant differences in the performance of subjects in the two conditions, and no interaction effect between attitude and performance. These findings suggest that the attitudes of older adults towards computers do not affect their computerized testing performance, at least for short term testing of verbal abilities. A further implication is that, under the conditions presented here, older subjects appear to be unaffected by mode of testing. The impact of recent advanced in technology on older adults is discussed.

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Acknowledgement J.H.B.-S. was supported by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) Research and Development (R&D) research capability funds between July 2013 and December 2014.

Older woman with cello in senior citizens band

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Older woman for senior action

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Older woman at NOW conference, Phildelphia

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Older women play cards at the YWCA

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Older woman at "Women learn from Women" conference at Barnard College

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Older woman on Women's Day in Battery Park

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Older woman on bench (loneliness)

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Older woman takes part in Mine-Marathon in Central Park

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Older woman at a Pablo Casals concert

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Older woman blueberry farmer

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National Council of Jewish Women Older women workshop

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Older woman in restaurant (loneliness)

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Older woman at St. Anthony's Feast in Little Italy

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