I WOULD LIKE TO BE IN CONTROL”: PERSPECTIVES OF OLDER ADULTS ON AUTONOMOUS DRIVING
2024
Older Adults' Views on Self-Driving Cars
Sample size: 528
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Author Information
Author(s): Arthanat Sajay
Primary Institution: University of New Hampshire
Hypothesis
Are older adults ready to embrace driving automations?
Conclusion
The study found that older adults generally have low readiness for autonomous driving technology.
Supporting Evidence
- The study involved semi-structured interviews with nine older adults.
- A survey was completed by 528 older adults aged 65 and over.
- Readiness for automation varied significantly by income, living status, geographical location, and perceived usefulness.
Takeaway
This study looked at how older people feel about self-driving cars, and most of them aren't ready to use them yet.
Methodology
The study used semi-structured interviews and a survey to assess older adults' readiness for autonomous driving.
Participant Demographics
Participants were older adults aged 65 and over.
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