Modes of relating to the new ICTs among older internet users: a qualitative approach.
Older people have increasingly been using the new information and communication technologies (ICTs), namely the internet. Seeking to contribute with substantive information on their digital inclusion, this paper focuses on the adoption and use of ICTs by older adults, highlighting their experiences...
| Publicado en: | Ageing & Society Vol. 44; no. 4; pp. 963 - 988 |
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Cambridge University Press
Apr2024
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