MESSAGE FRAMING AND INTENTION TO USE WEARABLE ROBOTS AMONG OLDER ADULTS: A PARALLEL AND MODERATED MEDIATION ANALYSIS
2024
Using Messages to Encourage Older Adults to Use Wearable Robots
Sample size: 176
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Cheng Clio Yuen Man, Lou Vivian Weiqun
Primary Institution: The University of Hong Kong
Hypothesis
Persuasive health messages can enhance technology acceptance of wearable robots among older adults.
Conclusion
Gain-framed messages significantly increase the intention to use wearable robots among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Gain-framed messages enhanced behavioral intention to use wearable robots.
- Temporal framing moderated the effects of message framing on perceived benefits.
Takeaway
This study found that telling older people about the benefits of wearable robots in a positive way makes them more likely to want to use them.
Methodology
A randomized experiment with a 2x2 design examining message framing and temporal framing effects.
Participant Demographics
Older adults aged 50 to 74 in Hong Kong.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p =.007
Confidence Interval
95% CI: LL = -.786 to UL = -.157
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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