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Participation of older adults in cyberspace: How Australian older adults use the Internet

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AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL ON AGEING
Volume 28, Issue 4, Pages 189-193

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WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-6612.2009.00374.x

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communication; frequency of Internet use; Internet applications; senior

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Aim: The present study explores how Australian older adults use the Internet. Method: Older adults were recruited online to complete an online survey. Results: Participants primarily used the Internet for interpersonal communication, followed by information seeking, commerce and entertainment. Conclusion: The Internet is an important technology in helping older adults lead independent and social lives.

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