Interest in the Learning of Mobile Touch Screen Technologies by Older Adults

There are many misconceptions by the wider public about older adults' capabilities and aspirations, especially their attitudes towards technology. Due to an absence of an interest framework for older adults to learn technologies, this research investigates the role that pre-existing interests and hobbies play in older adults' adoption of technology. The results show that when older adults are taught according to requests based on their pre-existing interests and hobbies, it encourages long-term adoption of technology and builds up their confidence in usages of touch screen technology. Consequently, improving older adults' well-being and quality of life.