Elderly people with disabilities in the internet age
Authors: Samanta, Irene 
Ntanos, Anastasios 
Christou, Rania 
Kyriazopoulos, Panagiotis 
Issue Date: 1-Dec-2010
Book: Technology Enhanced Learning for People with Disabilities: Approaches and Applications 
Abstract: 
The purpose of this research is to explore behaviour regarding the use of the internet by elderly people with movement disabilities. The study illustrates the ways, and the frequency, that they make use of the internet; while identifying the attitudes of non-users towards the internet. Quantitative research was carried out from a sample of 180 questionnaires divided into dyads (ninety users of the internet and ninety non-users) in order to explore and evaluate the attitudes and views of the elderly. The findings identify the factors that motivate older individuals with disabilities to move towards making use of the internet, and allow an understanding of the reasons why some of them are still distrustful towards the internet.
ISBN: 9781615209231
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-923-1.ch010
URI: https://uniwacris.uniwa.gr/handle/3000/2085
Type: Book Chapter
Department: Department of Business Administration 
School: School of Administrative, Economics and Social Sciences 
Affiliation: University of West Attica (UNIWA) 
Appears in Collections:Book Chapter / Κεφάλαιο Βιβλίου

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