Pro-Nets Versus No-Nets: Differences in Urban Older Adults' Predilections for Internet Use |
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| Authors: | M Kay Cresci Hossein N Yarandi Roger W Morrell |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute of Gerontology and College of Nursing, Wayne State University , Detroit, Michigan, USA kcresci@wayne.edu;3. College of Nursing, Center for Health Research, Wayne State University , Detroit, Michigan, USA;4. Strategic Performance Improvement and Evaluation Program (SPIE), Human Resources Research Organization , Alexandria, Virginia, USA |
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| Abstract: | Enthusiasm for information technology (IT) is growing among older adults. Many older adults enjoy IT and the Internet (Pro-Nets), but others have no desire to use it (No-Nets). This study found that Pro-Nets and No-Nets were different on a number of variables that might predict IT use. No-Nets were older, had less education and income, were retired, in poor health, and less active than Pro-Nets. No-Nets potentially have the most to gain from access to—and training inusing—the Internet as a health management tool. Further research with this population could inform the development of health-related web based interventions. |
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