Smartphone use by older people in German-speaking countries: A qualitative systematic literature review
Thorsten Wiesent,
Jalal Alnatour,
Bernd Seeberger
Abstract:Background: In recent decades, smartphones have become ubiquitous tools in Germany. Despite the increase in smartphone use, there is a digital divide between young and old smartphone users.Objective: This study aimed to determine how German-speaking senior citizens use smartphones.
Method:The authors performed a qualitative systematic literature search. The following databases were used: MEDLINE, CHINAL, PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, GeroLit, and ERIC. The following inclusion criteria were defined: (i) research grou… Show more
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