Overcoming challenges in smart phone use among older adults in Saudi Arabia

Khawaji, Muath Alhussain

doi:10.31274/etd-180810-5784

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“…The elderly do not regulate the privacy of their smartphones which are stated that they are less able to understand how to use it and have low awareness of the importance of managing privacy and security on their smartphones [29]. Khawaji [30] mentions that deleting or updating an application is often difficult for the elderly who use smartphones because the steps required sometimes confuse the elderly. Hence, they decide to use them [31] rarely.…”

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How is the Elderly’s Capability to Use Smartphones in Banda Aceh

Nurhasanah

Asmawita²,

Khairani³

et al. 2022

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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BACKGROUND: Smartphone is one form of technology that is increasing that provides many benefits for the elderly such as the many applications adapted to improve the quality of life of the elderly; one of them is the existence of health applications. AIM: The purpose of this study was to determine how the ability to use smartphones in the elderly in Banda Aceh, which includes the ability to use the basics of the software, communication, data and file storage, internet, calendar, entertainment, privacy, and security, and software troubleshooting and management. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study used a descriptive exploratory with a cross-sectional study design. The sampling technique is non-probability sampling using the snowball sampling method with as many as 400 older people. The research data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, namely, the distribution of frequencies and percentages. RESULTS: The results of the research in the capable component contained the primary use of mobile devices (99.5%), entertainment (95.3%), and the internet (86.3%). While the part that respondent is less capable, there are privacy and security (94.5%), data and file storage (81.7%), communication (79.5%), calendar (59.7%), as well as troubleshooting and device management soft (50.5%). CONCLUSION: From the study finding, it is expected that nursing services can improve the ability of the elderly in fulfilling the IADL. One of them is utilizing existing smartphone applications and providing nursing interventions for the elderly using smartphones.

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How is the Elderly’s Capability to Use Smartphones in Banda Aceh

Nurhasanah

Asmawita²,

Khairani³

et al. 2022

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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“…ICT has proved to be positively associated with improved outcomes when used by older persons as a source of support for various tasks across multiple environments. Research studies targeting older persons' ICT use have focused on a variety of aspects, including improving vocational and employment skills [2][3][4], enhancing daily living skills [5,6], providing means for communication and social inclusion [2,7,8], and supporting emergent literacy [4,5,9]. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an inevitable surge in the use of ICT by older persons due to the social distancing norms and lockdowns [10].…”

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“…The percentage of male participants in the included studies outweighed the female participants in six out of the 11 papers [3,6,9,[32][33][34]. The average age group of the older persons was from 60 to 80+ years old [2,3,6,[32][33][34]. Only one study reported on older persons under 60 [9].…”

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Research on Older Persons’ Access and Use of Technology in the Arab Region: Critical Overview and Future Directions

Chalghoumi¹,

Al-Thani

Hassan

et al. 2022

Applied Sciences

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This paper presents the findings of a scoping review that maps exploratory evidence and gaps in research on information and communication technology (ICT) access and use among older persons in the Arab region. This review is part of a larger project that studies ICT access and use and related challenges faced by older adults in Qatar. A search was conducted in eleven scientific databases and search engines covering empirical studies published in English and Arabic between January 2016 and June 2021. Eleven studies were retrieved in the final corpus. A thematic analysis alongside the PRISMA for scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR) was used to retrieve the findings. Our analysis identifies smartphones and social media applications for communication and information sharing as the most accessed and used technologies by older persons in the region. Moreover, our review highlighted the importance of the sociocultural factors in shaping ICT access and use by older persons in the region. The functional limitations of older persons in interaction with certain technology factors such as usability, functionality, and accessibility were also highlighted as major challenges inhibiting ICT access and use by this population segment. This scoping review provides a comprehensive overview of ICT access and use, and the factors affecting them among older persons in the Arab region. It highlights the scarcity of research on the subject in the region. It also stresses the fact that there is a need for more research on older persons and their caregivers in the context of the Arab world. More culturally appropriate need-based and adapted technologies are also recommended. Our review is a comprehensive source for researchers and technology developers interested in targeting and engaging older adults in the Arab region.

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“…Despite the significance of this phenomenon, the ICT literature in the Arab world lacks a comprehensive investigation of technology adoption by the older people (Khawaji 2017), especially in Bahrain. A study by Khawaji (2017) examined the use of smartphones and other new technologies among seniors in Saudi Arabia, while another study by Alolyan (2015) explored the perceived impact of the internet on family and social relations also in Saudi Arabia. There are several studies published in other country contexts on the impact of digital media on intergenerational relationships (eg.…”

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“…Alolyan 2015, Lindsay, Smith andBellaby 2007, Lanigan, Bold, andChenoweth 2009), however hardly any studies on this topic exist in Bahrain. Moreover, these studies are mostly based on the exploration of such initiatives in western countries (Khawaji 2017), and do not address whether or not the impact of intergeneration digital inclusion approaches on social dynamics is different in a non-western family-oriented country such as Bahrain. The rise of social media platforms and other digital media has been considered a double-edged sword by many people in and out of Bahrain (Alsridi 2019, Condotta 2018, Arora, S. 2015.…”

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The role of empowering mature and older people’s usage of digital media in enhancing intergenerational communication and family relationships in Bahrain

Hashimi¹

2021

Gerontechnology

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Background: With the proliferation of mobile applications and social networking sites, it became important to give critical thought to the evolution of social realities and dynamics created by technology. Although technology could be perceived as a threat that may disrupt family cohesion and contribute to intergenerational conflict, there may be certain digital settings, contexts, and uses that can create purposeful social interactions and support the exchange of knowledge among older and younger generations. Objective: The main objective of this paper is to mount and evaluate an intergenerational digital interaction campaign that encourages the youth in Bahrain to contribute to the digital inclusion of the elderly by teaching senior adults various technical skills. The ICT literature in the Arab world lacks a comprehensive investigation of technology adoption by the elderly, especially in Bahrain. Aiming to understand how advances in technology are challenging the elderly in Bahrain and seeking to empower them in ICT usage, the research endeavors to understand and change the perceived effects of technology within the family context in Bahrain. Method: This study employs qualitative action-based research and an intergenerational approach that engaged 144 digital media and graphic design students in teaching 144 mature and older people various technological skills in an attempt to suggest and analyse the context in which technology adoption may become beneficial in strengthening familial relationships, and enriching the life quality of older adults in Bahrain. It explores the digital activities that may have a positive impact on social dynamics, by bringing young people and older people together within a digital setting -to communicate, teach, and interact with each other. Results:The findings suggest that intergenerational learning experiences benefited both groups in learning and skill development and led to a positive change in attitude towards the other generation. Conclusion:Overall, the study concludes that intergenerational learning experiences foster a positive attitude among the mature and older participants, and provide opportunities for the youth and older people to communicate and build a common ground of understanding. These and the other findings in the research will allow for understanding the context in which technology adoption and the use of digital media may become beneficial in maintaining and strengthening familial relationships, and enriching the life quality of senior adults in Bahrain. Researchers who are interested in this topic may utilize these findings to expand their understanding of how the digital inclusion of the elderly may enhance intergenerational and family relationships, especially in the Arab world.

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Overcoming challenges in smart phone use among older adults in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 4 publications

References 55 publications

How is the Elderly’s Capability to Use Smartphones in Banda Aceh

How is the Elderly’s Capability to Use Smartphones in Banda Aceh

Research on Older Persons’ Access and Use of Technology in the Arab Region: Critical Overview and Future Directions

The role of empowering mature and older people’s usage of digital media in enhancing intergenerational communication and family relationships in Bahrain

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