title: Positive Attitudes towards Technologies and facets of Well-being in Older Adults.
abstract: The current study investigates the relevance of positive attitudes toward Internet technologies for psychological well-being and social well-being in old age. A sample of 245 elderly people ( Mean age = 70; SD =9.1) filled in the Psychological Well-Being Questionnaire, the Social Well-Being Questionnaire, and Attitudes Toward Technologies Questionnaire (ATTQ). Favorable attitudes toward Internet technologies showed positive correlations with overall social well-being and all its components with the exception of social acceptance. Positive correlations with overall psychological well-being and two of its components, namely, personal growth and purpose in life, were also found. Two hierarchical multiple regression models underscored that positive attitudes toward Internet technologies constitute the most important predictor of social well-being, and it appears to be a significant predictor for psychological well-being as well. Results are discussed and integrated into the Positive Technology theoretical framework that sustains the value of technological resources for improving the quality of personal experience and well-being.
authors.affiliation: 1 University of Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: Manuela
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zambianchi
authors.affiliation: 2 Umeå University, Sweden.
authors.forename: Maria Grazia
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Carelli
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D001290:Attitude; D004522:Educational Status; D034742:Electronic Mail; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D008603:Mental Health; D008875:Middle Aged; D000077253:Online Social Networking; D061108:Social Media; D058992:Social Participation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: Internet technologies; old age; psychological well-being; social well-being