Predicting computer proficiency in older adults

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Highlights:

• Both cognitive and socio-emotional aspects were related with computer proficiency.

• Positive affect uniquely predicted elders proficiency with using a computer for communication and calendaring.

• Sense of control, inductive reasoning, and psychomotor speed uniquely predicted basic computer ability.

摘要

•Both cognitive and socio-emotional aspects were related with computer proficiency.•Positive affect uniquely predicted elders proficiency with using a computer for communication and calendaring.•Sense of control, inductive reasoning, and psychomotor speed uniquely predicted basic computer ability.

论文关键词:Computer proficiency,Aging,Cognition,Sense of control,Positive affect

论文评审过程:Received 28 July 2016, Revised 31 October 2016, Accepted 7 November 2016, Available online 15 November 2016, Version of Record 15 November 2016.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.11.006