Understanding Ageism in Black Older Adults and Technology Design
Author Information
Author(s): Brewer Robin, Harrington Christina, Heldreth Courtney
Primary Institution: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Hypothesis
How do Black older adults envision older age and race represented in conversational technologies?
Conclusion
The study reveals that Black older adults have specific concerns and desires regarding the representation of age and race in technology design.
Supporting Evidence
- Older age intersects with other identities that experience structural inequities.
- Concerns were raised about sharing age-related data.
- Potential ageist outcomes that intersect with racism were highlighted.
- Desires for authentically representing older age and race were expressed.
Takeaway
This study talks to older Black people about how they want technology to treat them fairly and show their real experiences.
Methodology
Design workshops were conducted with Black older adults to gather insights on their views regarding technology.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in the representation of older adults' experiences due to the specific demographic focus.
Limitations
The study focuses only on Black older adults and may not represent the views of all older adults.
Participant Demographics
Participants were Black older adults.
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