What drives low-income older adults' intention to use mobility applications?

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Mobility applications have the potential to support low-income older adults in facing mobility challenges. However, there is a generally lower uptake of technology in this segment. To understand factors affecting the intention to use a mobility app, we drew upon the Protection Motivation Theory, and tested a model of low-income older adults' technology adoption.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted across seven states in Malaysia among community-dwelling low-income older adults aged ≥60 years old (n = 282). Measurement items were adapted from pre-validated scales and 7-point Likert Scales were used. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was utilized to assess the hypothesized model.

Results

Mobility technology awareness was found to shape an

SUBMITTER: Chan DYL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11503575 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature