Elderly Population and New Age Technology

By : Susmita Halder, Richa Mohta

Page No: 151-158

Abstract
Technological advances in recent times have been received in our nation at a widespread level. The most obvious source of this technological advancement is the use of internet. There is a rampant increase in the use of internet among different age groups. The least explored of which is the elderly population. The aim of the present study is to explore the pattern of internet use in old age. A total of 50 subjects belonging in the age group of 60-75 years of both genders were included in the study. Results indicated that the average usage of internet in this age group approximates to 1 hour 20 minutes, and was found to be more among males. The most common purpose of internet use was found to be social networking.

Authors :
Richa Mohta : M.Phil Trainee – Department of Clinical psychology, Amity University, Kolkata
Susmita Halder : Associate Professor – Department of Clinical psychology, Amity University, Kolkata
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2020.15.01.12