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KMID : 0379220190390010109
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Journal of Korea Gerontological Society
2019 Volume.39 No. 1 p.109 ~ p.125
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An Exploratory Study on Barriers and Promotion to Older Adults’ Online Use for Health Information Search and Health Management
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An Soon-Tae
Kang Han-Nah
Chung Soon-Dool
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Abstract
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This study examined factors that prevent older adults from using computers and/or smartphones for their health information search and health management. This study conducted face-to-face survey of a total of 240 older adults aged over 65. Based on the responses of open-ended questions, this study conducted semantic network analysis. The results showed that low level of perceived usefulness(PU) (e.g., information I want to find, detailed information, and trustworthiness) and perceived ease of use(PEOU) (e.g., how to search for information, how to install applications, and visibility) are main factors that prevent older adults from using computers and/or smartphones for their health information search and health management. Furthermore, based on the results of semantic network analysis, further hierarchical regression analysis confirmed that PU and PEOU were positively associated with intention to use mobile application. Thus, the results imply that increasing older adults’PU and PEOU can promote their intention to use mobile application.
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KEYWORD
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Semantic Network Analysis, Perceived Usefulness, Perceived Ease of Use, Intention to Use Mobile Application
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