ArticleCurrent directions in psychological science2022
A Grand Challenge for Psychology: Reducing the Age-related Digital Divide.
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46 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- A meta-analysis of technology use and cognitive aging.Nature human behaviour · 2025Pooled it
- Barriers and facilitators to health technology adoption by older adults with chronic diseases: an integrative systematic review.BMC public health · 2024Pooled it
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- The psycho-social dual-pathway perspective on healthy aging in digital age-friendly environments: longitudinal evidence from China.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Empowering Older Adults Through Values-Informed Solutions for Technology Adoption: Protocol for a Feasibility and Acceptability Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
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- Implementing Technology in Neuropsychological Assessments: A Scoping Review.Journal of medical systems · 2026Article
- A roadmap for conducting more inclusive research on brain resilience in ageing and dementia.Nature reviews. Neuroscience · 2026Review
- Age-related differences in spatial memory occur alongside reduced visual fMRI BOLD but preserved viewpoint-specific scene representations.bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology · 2026Article
- Evaluating the Use of Generative AI Videos for Health Self-Management of Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR aging · 2026Article
- Internet Use and Self-Rated Health Among Older Adults: Scoping Review.Interactive journal of medical research · 2026Review
- Internet benefits are not one-size-fits-all: age and trust shape digital wellbeing gains.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- The impact of digital reverse mentoring on older adults' digital literacy: mediating roles of self-perceptions of aging and self-efficacy.Innovation in aging · 2026Article
- Linking traditional and technological activities of daily living: Building modern, adaptable measures of daily functioning.Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society : JINS · 2025Article
- Digital Divides in Older People: Assessment of Digital Competencies and Proposals for Meaningful Inclusion.European journal of investigation in health, psychology and education · 2025Article
- Healthy Movement Leads to Emotional Connection: Development of the Movement Poomasi "Wello!" Application Based on Digital Psychosocial Touch-A Mixed-Methods Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Frequency of Electronic Personal Health Record Use in US Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Study of a National Survey.JMIR aging · 2025Article
- Effectiveness, Adoption Determinants, and Implementation Challenges of ICT-Based Cognitive Support for Older Adults with MCI and Dementia: A PRISMA-Compliant Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2015-2025).Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
World-wide population aging and rapid diffusion of digital technology have converged to produce an age-related digital divide in technology adoption, as seen in use of the internet and ownership of smartphones. Given the centrality of these technologies for full participation in modern society, reducing that gap is an important challenge for psychologists. We outline more and less malleable factors associated with technology adoption. We argue that interventions that can change both the aging user and the design of products will be necessary. Adaptive technology systems that incorporate artificial intelligence and extended reality represent promising new approaches to reducing the age-related digital divide.
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