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ageing
perception
quality of life
emotions tecnología
adultos mayores
percepción
aceptación tecnología
emociones
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Abstract
This paper is part of the educational interest in promoting digital skills in older adults, so that they can benefit from the opportunities offered by technological resources. This involves finding out about the beliefs and behaviours in the use of digital technology and identifying those elements that facilitate or hinder its acceptance and adoption. To this end, a qualitative design was carried out through the development of 51 semi-structured interviews with people over 60 years of age around three dimensions that allow us to know the digital profile, the emotionality towards the use of technology and the critical assessment of it. The results of the analysis of the testimonies collected show that the self-perceived risks and the emotions identified by the participants with regard to its use are aspects that influence the processes of technological acceptance. The former mainly include the perceived inadequacy of the design of technological devices and the lack of training in digital skills. Among the emotions, fear, frustration and anxiety, as well as pride or enjoyment, when taking advantage of the opportunities offered by certain devices or applications, are the most commonly experienced.
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