Participation of older adults in cyberspace: how Australian older adults use the Internet.
OBJECTIVE
The present study explores how Australian older adults use the Internet.


METHODS
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.


CONCLUSIONS
The Internet is an important technology in helping older adults lead independent and social lives.
Sum
Shima
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Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Mathews
R Mark
RM
Hughes
Ian
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D000368:Aged; D001315:Australia; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged