Table 3 Responses to the Attitudes Towards Older Adults Using Technology (ATOAUT-11) (N = 236)
Norway (n = 164) Mean (SD) | Sweden (n = 72) Mean (SD) | Total (n = 236) Mean (SD) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
It’s hard to explain to older adults how to use digital technology | 4.5 (1) | 4.6 (1.1) | 4.6 (1) | 0.38 |
Most older adults can use digital technology just as well as younger adults | 2.7 (1.3) | 3 (1.4) | 2.8 (1.3) | 0.71 |
Most older adults have less access to digital technology | 4 (1) | 4.6 (1.1) | 4.2 (1.1) | 0.32 |
Most older adults do not see the benefits of using digital technology | 4.1 (1.1) | 4.3 (1.2) | 4.2 (1.1) | 0.06 |
Using digital technology is harder for most older adults | 4.6 (1) | 4.7 (0.9) | 4.6 (1) | 0.44 |
Most older adults can give useful feedback about new digital technologies | 3.7 (1.1) | 3.8 (1.3) | 3.7 (1.2) | 0.75 |
Online services can be used by adults of any age (for example online banking or government services) | 4.1 (1.4) | 4.1 (1.3) | 4.1 (1.3) | 0.07 |
Most older adults fear using digital technology because they believe they will break or ruin something | 4.3 (1.2) | 4.6 (1.1) | 4.4 (1.2) | 0.30 |
Most older adults are not interested in learning about using new digital technologies | 4.1 (1.1) | 4 (1.2) | 4 (1.2) | 0.72 |
One needs a lot of patience to explain to an older adult how to use digital technologies | 4.9 (1) | 4.7 (1) | 4.8 (1) | 0.93 |
Most older people fear using digital technology because they fear of being scammed or cheated | 4.5 (1.2) | 4.8 (1.1) | 4.6 (1.2) | 0.23 |