Understanding Older Adults' Use of Digital Displays in Museums
Author Information
Author(s): Hu Anan, Chen Beiyue, Liu Sai, Zhang Jin
Primary Institution: Department of Tourism, Fudan University
Hypothesis
How does cognitive age influence older adults' willingness to use digital displays in museums?
Conclusion
Cognitive age negatively moderates the relationship between attitudes and the behavioral intention to use digital technologies among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Older adults' perception of digital displays significantly influences their behavioral intention to use them.
- Attitudes mediate the relationship between perceived usefulness and behavioral intention.
- Cognitive age affects how older adults perceive and use digital technologies.
Takeaway
Older adults may feel anxious about using digital displays in museums, and how young or old they feel mentally can affect their willingness to use these technologies.
Methodology
The study used structural equation modeling to analyze the relationships between perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, subjective norm, perceived self-efficacy, attitudes, cognitive age, and behavioral intention.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the self-reported nature of the survey and the specific demographic of respondents.
Limitations
The study's sample was limited to specific cities in China, which may not represent older adults in other regions.
Participant Demographics
Participants were older adults aged 55 and above, with a majority being retired and having varying levels of education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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