Smartphones Adoption and Usage by 50+ Adults in the United Kingdom

Sarkar, Avijit; Pick, James B.; Rosales, Jessica

doi:10.4324/9781315677316-16

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“…Frequencies of non-social uses are shown for comparison purposes only. As expected, making voice calls (82.6%) and using SMS (69.4%) were the most frequent mobile social uses, corresponding to the similar finding by Choudrie et al (2017), followed by e-mailing (53.7%), instant messaging (50.3%), and using SNS (34.5%). This sequence of uses corresponds to the sequence found by Barbosa Neves et al (2018) regarding the internet use among the older population.…”

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confidence: 74%

“…The scale was computed for purposes of sensitivity analysis using as same scheme as in construction of the previous variable. Since voice calling and sending/receiving SMS are two basic functions on any phone, and actually are the two most frequently mentioned uses by older adults (Choudrie et al, 2017;Fernandez-Ardèvol & Ivan, 2013), they were not included in this scale. Therefore, the score on it ranged from zero to four.…”

Section: Social Uses Of Mobile Phonementioning

confidence: 99%

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Social and satisfied? Social uses of mobile phone and subjective wellbeing in later life

Rosenberg

Taipale

2022

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The current study examined the associations between socio-demographic background and engagement in social uses of mobile phone, and between the engagement in these uses and life satisfaction and health satisfaction in later life through the lens of digital divide and uses and gratifications theories. The data, collected from the retired Internet users (62 and older) residing in seven countries (N = 5713), were analyzed using logistic and linear regression models. The results show that education and age predicted the engagement in social uses in the most consistent way. A number of social uses positively related to both life and health satisfaction. Of the particular uses, e-mailing and instant messaging were positively associated with life and health satisfaction. The results imply that socio-demographic background predicts the engagement in social uses of mobile phone in later life, that the engagement in such uses plays an overall significant role in wellbeing in later life, and that some particular uses play a greater role than others in this regard.

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Section: Descriptive Resultssupporting

confidence: 74%

Section: Social Uses Of Mobile Phonementioning

confidence: 99%

Social and satisfied? Social uses of mobile phone and subjective wellbeing in later life

Rosenberg

Taipale

2022

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“…The next micro‐perspective customer factor is compatibility with future RMG technologies; this suggests MbUS is compatible with RMGs new technologies and processes of personal communication. The finding supports Chang et al (2018) and Choudrie et al (2017) revealing compatibility as a determinant of smartphone use. Another recent study by Humbani and Wiese (2018) supports compatibility driving consumers' adoption of MbUS services such as mobile banking, mobile shopping, and mobile health.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…MbUS is compatible with users in many ways, such as for business and personal communication and information on health issues. Chang et al (2018) and Choudrie et al (2017) revealed that compatibility is a determinant of smartphone use. As a consequence of the above points, the following hypothesis is proposed:H2 Higher levels of perceived compatibility will be positively related to higher levels of intention to use MbUS services.…”

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confidence: 99%

Exploring the factors influencing Mobile‐based Ubiquitous System adoption in the Bangladesh RMG sector: A view through DOI and TOE

Ahad,

Busch

2023

E J Info Sys Dev Countries

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Relatively little is known about micro‐ and macro‐level determinants of mobile phone ubiquitous system (MbUS) adoption by the manufacturing industry, such as is the case with the ready‐made garment (RMG) industry in Bangladesh. This research closes this gap, by presenting the adoption factors of MbUS in RMGs through applying the Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation theory and technology, organization, environment framework, to explore individual, technological, organizational, and environmental determinants of MbUS adoption. The study also reports on critical country level‐factors, organizational success factors and obstacles in MbUS adoption in RMGs. A qualitative method using interviews with the ready‐made garment (RMG) factory owners, managers, employees, and IT experts, suggests technological readiness, easily understandable MbUS technology, RMG capability, government intervention, and a supportive regulatory environment, were found to be macro‐level determinants of successful MbUS adoption. A survey was also conducted to explore the micro‐level customer‐centric factors, which found the relative advantages of MbUS, cost, the age of user's (p < 0.000), and influence on intention to use MbUS. This paper also identifies MbUS as a technical solution for time‐critical information in RMGs, the competitive environment of RMGs, empowerment opportunities and countrywide demands to improve the RMG situation, are important adoption factors of MbUS rarely identified in prior literature. The findings will be of value to RMGs, government, and MbUS developers, to accelerate development of MbUS in Bangladesh. Furthermore, the findings have implications for other developing countries by improving the capacity of RMGs, while realizing their own development goals through mobile technologies.

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“…In addition, there is the factor of interest. This is due to individual Technology and educational experiences (Amann-Hechenberger et al, 2015;Busch et al, 2021;Choudrie et al, 2017;Delello & McWhorter, 2017).…”

Section: Learning and Inclusion Approachesmentioning

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Smartphone use by older people in German-speaking countries: A qualitative systematic literature review

Wiesent,

Alnatour,

Seeberger

2024

Gerontechnology

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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 groups over 60, (ii) Germanspeaking research regions, and (iii) publications since 2007. Results: In German-speaking countries, 21 publications on smartphone use were found. Eleven publications were published in Germany, four in Austria, and four in Switzerland. Two publications compared smartphone use in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. A further novel finding is that based on Mayring's qualitative content analysis, the following main categories were formed:(i) General and Application Usage; (ii) Learning and Inclusion; (iii) Health Assessment and Corona Pandemic. Conclusion:Based on the available research, it can be inferred that in some countries, the 60+ age group does not use smartphones as much. Despite this, Switzerland has more healthy smartphone users.

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Smartphones Adoption and Usage by 50+ Adults in the United Kingdom

Cited by 7 publications

References 38 publications

Social and satisfied? Social uses of mobile phone and subjective wellbeing in later life

Social and satisfied? Social uses of mobile phone and subjective wellbeing in later life

Exploring the factors influencing Mobile‐based Ubiquitous System adoption in the Bangladesh RMG sector: A view through DOI and TOE

Smartphone use by older people in German-speaking countries: A qualitative systematic literature review

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