Journal article: Everyday use of computer-mediated communication tools and its evolution over time: An ethnographical study with older people

Just came across this paper in "Interacting with Computers" which I find very interesting since it includes a longitudinal aspect. The paper, based on a ethnographic study with 400 older people in Barcelona, shows that older people are happy to include a range of ICT tools to communicate with their family / friends. The authors describe how the cognitive level will be the greatest challenge for using ICT when older. They also point out the importance of taking notes while learning - this is something that I have come across in my research too.
I also agree with their view that designing tools only for older people is not necessarily effective.
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