Reference : A qualitative meta-synthesis of reasons for the use or non-use of assistive technolog...

	Document type :	Scientific journals : Article
	Discipline(s) :	Social & behavioral sciences, psychology : Theoretical & cognitive psychology Social & behavioral sciences, psychology : Treatment & clinical psychology
	Focus Areas :	Sustainable Development
	To cite this reference:	http://hdl.handle.net/10993/39127

Title :	A qualitative meta-synthesis of reasons for the use or non-use of assistive technologies in the aging population
Language :	English
Author, co-author :	Abri, Diana [University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (FLSHASE) > Integrative Research Unit: Social and Individual Development (INSIDE) >]
	Boll, Thomas [University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Language and Literature, Humanities, Arts and Education (FLSHASE) > Integrative Research Unit: Social and Individual Development (INSIDE) >]
Publication date :	2019
Journal title :	GeroPsych: Journal of Gerontopsychology and Geriatric Psychiatry
Publisher :	Hogrefe-Verlag GmbH und Co., K.G.
Volume :	32
Issue/season :	2
Pages :	79-92
Peer reviewed :	Yes (verified by ORBilu)
Audience :	International
ISSN :	1662-9647
e-ISSN :	1662-971X
City :	Washington
Country :	Germany
Keywords :	[en] assistive technologies ; use ; reasons ; older people ; models ; theories ; meta-synthesis ; qualitative studies ; human factors engineering ; activities of daily living ; aging ; aging in place ; elder care ; cultural psychology ; geropsychology
Abstract :	[en] Models of the use of assistive technologies (ATs) have only moderate value for predicting older people´s use of ATs. To find further predictors we performed a systematic literature review and – applying an action-theoretical approach – a meta-synthesis of seven qualitative studies about older people´s reasons for use or non-use of ATs. We found 25 reasons referring to user´s beliefs and desires (e.g., about demand, act of using ATs, its consequences) of which 18 were not contained in existing AT use models. Some reasons generalized across ATs (e.g., perceived unreliability), whereas others (e.g., privacy concerns, desire to avoid burden to others) appeared specific to tele-alarm or smart home technology. We discuss findings with respect to improving AT use models and developmental counseling.
Research centres :	Integrative Research Unit: Social and Individual Development (INSIDE) > Institute for Research on Generations and Family: Research Group on Aging and Life Span Development
Target :	Researchers ; Professionals ; Students
Permalink :	http://hdl.handle.net/10993/39127
DOI :	10.1024/1662-9647/a000203
Other URL :	https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1024/1662-9647/a000203

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