The influence factors of mobile devices adoption among older people

Azuddin, Muna and Abd Malik, Sofianiza and Abdullah, Lili Marziana (2018) The influence factors of mobile devices adoption among older people. International Journal of Information Technology Project Management, 9 (3). pp. 20-33. ISSN 1938-0232 (In Press)

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Abstract

This article describes how the use of mobile devices has huge potential in assisting mobile users to perform everyday tasks. However, there is a small percentage of older people that uses mobile devices. This shows that, there are several factors that influenced the small group of older people to adopt the technology. In addition, there have been limited studies that investigate factors that influenced older people to adopt mobile devices. This article aims to understand the causes that have encouraged older people to adopt such technology. Qualitative methods including interview and focus groups were conducted among twenty-one older people aged 55 and above. The results indicated that, there were five factors that influenced older people to use mobile devices. These factors were mobile device design, functions, social inspiration, economical and other related factors.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4559/65254
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Mobile devices, smartphones, older people, influenced factors, mobile design, social inspiration
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK5101 Telecommunication. Including telegraphy, radio, radar, television
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Information System Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Information System
Depositing User:	Dr. Lili Marziana Abdullah
Date Deposited:	05 Sep 2018 15:34
Last Modified:	05 Sep 2018 15:34
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/65254

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