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Do computers increase older people's inclusion and wellbeing?

机译：计算机会增加老年人的包容性和福祉吗？

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Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to consider two recent studies on computer use by older people, who may become increasingly isolated due to infirmity and sensory impairments. Older people are less likely to use computer technology yet it has been suggested that it may help reduce isolation. These studies inquired into older people's experience with computers. Design/methodology/approach - The first paper discussed here explored how a sample of older people in the USA acquired a computer and whether it contributed to their well-being. The second paper was about a similar study with a sample of older people in the UK. Findings - In the US sample, people who saw tablet computers being used by a friend were likely to purchase one. In the UK sample, people seemed to have had to overcome more fears of using computer technology, but in both samples, once initial difficulties were overcome, people were enthusiastic about using them. In both, people felt more able to keep up hobbies and interests through finding information or connecting with interest groups online, and able to keep connected with family members. Originality/value - In light of increasing migration of services and information to the internet, these studies explored the things that help and hinder older people in terms of using computers, in order to address the digital divide, whereby those unable to use them can be left isolated and with reduced information and support. These studies were able to explore personal meanings of computer use and specific fears and difficulties, which are important to understand in planning for training and support for older people who are not yet on line. They also demonstrated that, alongside face-to-face interaction, being online was experienced as reducing people's isolation and enhancing their lives.
机译：目的-本文的目的是考虑两项有关老年人使用计算机的最新研究，这些老年人可能由于体弱和感觉障碍而越来越孤立。老年人不太可能使用计算机技术，但是有人建议使用计算机技术可以减少隔离。这些研究询问了老年人使用计算机的经验。设计/方法/方法-此处讨论的第一篇论文探讨了美国老年人样本如何购买计算机以及计算机是否有助于他们的幸福。第二篇论文是关于一项类似的研究，其中包括英国老年人的样本。调查结果-在美国的样本中，看到朋友使用平板电脑的人很可能会购买一台。在英国的样本中，人们似乎不得不克服使用计算机技术的更多恐惧，但是在这两个样本中，一旦克服了最初的困难，人们便会热衷于使用它们。在这两种方式中，人们都觉得通过查找信息或在线与兴趣小组保持联系来保持兴趣爱好和兴趣，并能够与家人保持联系。原创性/价值-鉴于服务和信息向Internet的迁移日益增多，这些研究探索了在使用计算机方面有助于和阻碍老年人的事物，以解决数字鸿沟，从而使无法使用它们的人可以处于孤立状态，信息和支持减少。这些研究能够探讨计算机使用的个人含义以及特定的恐惧和困难，这对于计划培训和支持尚未上网的老年人至关重要。他们还证明，除了面对面的互动之外，在线体验还可以减少人们的孤立感，并改善他们的生活。

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