Investigating the Integration and the Long-Term Use of Smart Speakers in Older Adults' Daily Practices: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As smart speakers become more popular, there have been an increasing number of studies on how they may benefit older adults or how older adults perceive them. Despite the increasing ownership rates of smart speakers among older adults, studies that examine their integration and the long-term use in older adults' daily practices are scarce.

Objective

This study aims to uncover the integration of smart speakers into the daily practices of older adults over the long term, contributing to an in-depth understanding of maintained technology use among this demographic.

Methods

To achieve these objectives, the study interviewed 20 older adults who had been using smart speakers for over 6 months. These semistructured interviews enabled participants to share their in

SUBMITTER: Chang F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10897797 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature