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标题：“Getting Turned On”: Using ICT Training To Promote Active Ageing In New York City
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作者：Paula J Gardner ; Tom Kamber ; Julie Netherland 等
期刊名称：Journal of Community Informatics
印刷版ISSN：1712-4441
电子版ISSN：1712-4441
出版年度：2012
卷号：8
期号：1
语种：English
出版社：Journal of Community Informatics
摘要：The purpose of this mixed-method study was to examine how participation in a senior’s technology training program influences the social environments and active ageing of older New Yorkers. Findings demonstrate increased and sustained use, improved ability and confidence with computer and Internet technology, and a substantial and positive effect on social connectedness, access to information, and social and civic participation among participants. Authors conclude with a discussion of how comprehensive, community-based ICT training programs (such as OATS) can support the ongoing engagement and re-engagement of older adults within society by building, maintaining and restoring their place within their various communities.
其他摘要：The purpose of this mixed-method study was to examine how participation in a senior’s technology training program influences the social environments and active ageing of older New Yorkers. Findings demonstrate increased and sustained use, improved ability and confidence with computer and Internet technology, and a substantial and positive effect on social connectedness, access to information, and social and civic participation among participants. Authors conclude with a discussion of how comprehensive, community-based ICT training programs (such as OATS) can support the ongoing engagement and re-engagement of older adults within society by building, maintaining and restoring their place within their various communities.
关键词：Aging;Older Adults;Technology Training;Community;Active Aging;Social Connectedness