A theoretical model to explain the smart technology adoption behaviors of elder consumers (Elderadopt).
A growing global population of older adults is potential consumers of a category of products referred to as smart technologies, but also known as telehealth, telecare, information and communication technologies, robotics, and gerontechnology. This paper constructs a theoretical model to explain whet...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Aging Studies Vol. 42; pp. 56 - 74 |
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Elsevier B.V.
Aug2017
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