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The relationship between cognitive abilities, well-being and use of new technologies in older people

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Veronika van der Wardt,

Stephan Bandelow,

Eef HogervorstAuthors Info & Claims

ECCE '10: Proceedings of the 28th Annual European Conference on Cognitive Ergonomics

Pages 333 - 334

https://doi.org/10.1145/1962300.1962372

Published: 25 August 2010 Publication History

Abstract

Motivation -- The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between cognitive abilities, well-being and use of new technologies in order to support the development of systems to sustain digital engagement of older people.

Research approach -- A literature review analysed scientific articles regarding the relationship between cognitive abilities, well-being and use of new technologies for older people.

Findings/Design -- The results showed that cognition has a significant effect on use of new technologies, but only one study looked at the reverse relationship and did not find a clear result. The relationship between well-being and technology use needs to be clarified in further research; however, there is strong evidence that well-being affects cognitive abilities.

Research limitations/Implications -- The relationship might have an interactive, reciprocal dynamic, but needs further investigation, as not all factors in this relationship have been equally well explored.

Take away message -- The results highlight the need to include well-being and health into the investigation of the relationship between cognitive abilities and use of new technologies.

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The relationship between cognitive abilities, well-being and use of new technologies in older people
1. Applied computing
  1. Computers in other domains
    1. Personal computers and PC applications
2. Human-centered computing
  1. Accessibility
  2. Human computer interaction (HCI)
    1. Empirical studies in HCI

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ECCE '10: Proceedings of the 28th Annual European Conference on Cognitive Ergonomics

August 2010

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DOI:10.1145/1962300

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