文献类型：期刊文献

英文题名：Overcoming Barriers, Achieving Goals: A Case Study of an Older User's Technology Autonomy

作者：Qian, Zhigu[1]; Fu, Jiaojiao[2]; Zhou, Yangfan[1]

机构：[1] School of Computer Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, China; [2] School of Information Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China

年份：2024

外文期刊名：Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings

收录：EI(收录号：20242216169345)

语种：英文

外文关键词：Human computer interaction

摘要：Previous research often portrays older adults, especially those with low socioeconomic status, as a technologically disadvantaged population and passive recipients needing tech assistance. However, this overlooks their own technological autonomy. This case study examines how one older user in China with limited education overcame barriers to using Douyin by creatively appropriating its functions and crafting assistive tools like audio commands. Her self-driven technology practices reveal important insights into older adults' innate resourcefulness that can inform more senior-friendly HCI design. Rather than positioning older adults as passive aid recipients, this study highlights their technological autonomy. Gerontechnology accessibility should build on uncovering and leveraging this population's technology creativity and initiative. Spotlighting user autonomy provides vital corrections to deficit narratives. Our study underscores the need to understand older adults' self-created technology practices for inclusive and senior-friendly HCI research and design. ? 2024 Association for Computing Machinery. All rights reserved.