[Isl] Special Issue on Technology for Journal of Elder Policy

[Neil Charness]

Hi Folks:

Miles Taylor sent me a call for papers for a special issue on technology.  See below.


(1) CFP: Journal of Elder Policy, Technology: An Underutilized Late-Life Resource



Editor-in-Chief: Eva Kahana PhD

Distinguished University Professor

Department of Sociology

Case Western Reserve University



Abstracts due by August 15, 2022 (500 words)

Full papers due by October 31, 2022 (8,000-10,000 words)



In the United States, internet use among older adults has increased greatly, especially over the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has showcased that many in-person activities can be adapted to online formats (e.g. social interactions via zoom, grocery delivery, telehealth, fitness classes).



While reliance on technology made things easier for some older adults (e.g. grocery delivery), the transition to online platforms exacerbated already present disparities for those struggling with internet use, access, and acceptance. Older adults, especially those with lower income and education level, tend to lag behind. Despite the great benefits and the actual need, some older adults experience growing levels of digital exclusion because they lack the necessary skills and resources to successfully engage with the digital world.



Many techniques can be used to remedy digital exclusion, such as enhancing older adults' skill sets, providing supportive learning environments, and utilizing social supports. Technology can be used to accommodate changes in mobility which can affect the frequency of in-person meetings with friends, shopping physically, visiting banks, and making medical visits. With proper internet training, older adults can engage in instant messaging, video chatting, online shopping, which compensates for reduced mobility and social distancing guidelines. Due to ageism older adults are often depicted as incompetent and illiterate in technology use. Computer use can help to increase self-efficacy and lower computer anxiety, in turn enhancing overall life satisfaction.



E-Health literacy can be defined as the ability to seek, find, understand, and appraise health information from electronic sources and apply the knowledge gained to addressing or solving a health problem. As the role of access to Internet technology has consequences on improving health and well-being, internet technology training for older adults should be a timely priority.



Because the younger generation has learned how to use computers, internet and digital devices at school or at work; intergenerational help can be a source of potential training. The gap between younger and older generation is not only in the actual knowledge of computers, but in the gap in confidence as many older people undervalue their computer knowledge.



To address these important topics, the Journal of Elder Policy is issuing a call for papers that address policy challenges and implications related to technology use and older adults. We welcome both empirical and conceptual papers from diverse disciplines and have a preference for pieces that employ policy approaches.



Topics may include but are not limited to:

Internet use/access

Digital exclusion/inclusiveness

Interventions using digital platforms

Intergenerational learning

E-Health Literacy

Cultural influences on technology use in later life

Digital monitoring of frail older adults

Digital data collection

Scams/Fraud



Authors should send a 500 word abstract related to their paper by August 15 to Managing Assistant Editor, Kaitlyn Langendoerfer, PhD (kxb289 at case.edu<mailto:kxb289 at case.edu>)



All articles will be peer reviewed.

More information about the aims and scope of the journal can be found here: https://www.journalofelderpolicy.org/about.html<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.journalofelderpolicy.org/about.html__;!!PhOWcWs!w_tjC8IMsxSYXA8CZbQJ5MyXb1yWG9GD5LIywh1hKjZrqcMpvxhsT_ULqYCJYyID5YZjOmHcXr3sTuxBZlOgcr1fz6FaKaszzxg$>




Neil Charness, Ph.D., William G. Chase Professor of Psychology
FSU Distinguished Research Professor
Director, Institute for Successful Longevity www.isl.fsu.edu<http:// www.isl.fsu.edu>
Department of Psychology, Florida State University
1107 West Call Street, Tallahassee, Florida, USA 32306-4301
Phone (office): 850-644-6686; Fax: 850-644-7739
E-mail: charness at psy.fsu.edu<mailto:charness at psy.fsu.edu>; http://www.psy.fsu.edu/~charness/
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