Participation of older adults in cyberspace: how Australian older adults use the Internet.

Australas J Ageing

Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Published: December 2009

Aim: The present study explores how Australian older adults use the Internet.

Method: 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.

Conclusion: The Internet is an important technology in helping older adults lead independent and social lives.

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