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ArticleZeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie2026

Relationships between self-perceptions of aging and different technology-related factors : Availability, acceptance and competence.

Ines Simbrig, Felix Piazolo, Hans-Werner Wahl

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Article in Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Ines SimbrigDepartment of Nursing Science and Gerontology, UMIT TIROL-Private University of Health Sciences and Health Technology, 6060, Hall in Tirol, Austria, Eduard-Wallnöfer-Zentrum I. ines.simbrig@umit-tirol.at.
Felix PiazoloInstitute for Strategic Management, Marketing and Tourism, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
Hans-Werner WahlNetwork Aging Research, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.

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backgroundSelf-perceptions of aging (SPA) influence self-regulatory behavior, e.g., through technology use, but have rarely been linked to attitudes toward technology or technology competence in later life.

objectiveTo test predictions addressing associations between two SPA indicators, subjective age (SA), and gains-oriented and losses-oriented awareness of age-related change (AARC) and several technology-related factors (technology availability, technology acceptance, technology competencies), using baseline data from the i‑evAALution randomized controlled trial (RCT).

methodThe analytical sample consisted of 272 community-dwelling older adults aged 65-97 years (mean age 77.8 years; 70% women) assessed at baseline. Technology-related measures were based on established instruments.

resultsHigher AARC gains, lower AARC losses, and a younger SA were related to greater technology availability, acceptance, and competence. In regression analyses including all SPA indicators and covariates. Only AARC gains consistently maintained positive associations with all technology-related factors.

conclusionThe SPA may be important to consider in future technology education with older adults. Having a more positive awareness of one's own aging could help to accept technology and improve technology-related skills.

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Awareness of age-related changeDevelopmental adaptationDigital technologySubjective ageViews on aging

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