Work, Older Workers, and Technology.

Part of a special issue on technology and aging. The need for significant instruction and training in any new technological process often represents a challenge for older workers. A slower learning rate will always adversely affect older workers, so it is necessary for system designers to design i...

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Publicado en:Generations Vol. 30; no. 2; pp. 25 - 31
Autor principal: Charness, Neil
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: American Society on Aging Summer 2006
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Sumario:Part of a special issue on technology and aging. The need for significant instruction and training in any new technological process often represents a challenge for older workers. A slower learning rate will always adversely affect older workers, so it is necessary for system designers to design interfaces that ensure rapid learning. Furthermore, employers need to be willing to invest money to train older workers in technological processes.