Understanding Older Adults' Technology Use Preferences and Needs From a Triangular Perspective: Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Technology use is increasingly integrated into daily life, including among older adults, whose adoption and engagement with technology warrant closer examination. According to the matching person and technology model, technology adoption is more likely when a person's preferences and needs align with a device's functions and features, as well as the environment in which it is used. However, factors such as age-related changes, evolving preferences, and the rapid pace of digital transformation complicate this process. Additionally, older adults often rely on support from family members and health professionals, yet their perspectives remain largely unexplored.

Objective

This study aimed to examine the daily technology use of older adults in Israel from a triangle p

SUBMITTER: Cohen Elimelech O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12648130 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature