Impact of Technology on Successful Aging
Author | : K. Warner Schaie, PhD |
Publisher | : Springer Publishing Company |
Total Pages | : 352 |
Release | : 2003-09-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780826123978 |
ISBN-13 | : 082612397X |
Rating | : 4/5 (78 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This volume provides a detailed examination of changes in technology that impact individuals as they age with an emphasis upon cultural contexts and person-environment fit from human factors, psychological, and sociological perspectives. The editors take into consideration the role of macro-influences in shaping technological changes in industrialized societies that effect successful aging in terms of quality of life. Topics discussed include: human factors and aging; the impact of the internet; and assistive technology. As a special feature, each chapter is followed by two commentaries from experts in the same and neighboring disciplines.