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What can the 'ash cloud' tell us about older adults' technology adoption

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What can the 'ash cloud' tell us about older adults' technology adoption
Older adults are often encouraged to try new technology by a specific motivator or ,,trigger. Recently, a surprising ,,trigger has emerged - the ,,ash cloud which caused large scale disruption for air travel across Europe earlier in 2010. Understanding why this unexpected event managed to motivate interest into technology where other efforts have failed may provide further insight for research looking at the digitally disinterested. Categories and Subject Descriptors
Lorna Gibson, Paula Forbes, Vicki L. Hanson
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Updated 05 Dec 2010
Type Conference
Year 2010
Where ASSETS
Authors Lorna Gibson, Paula Forbes, Vicki L. Hanson
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