Motivation among older adults in learning computing technologies: A grounded model

Motivation among older adults in learning computing technologies: A grounded model

• Ng, Chi Hung School of Education and Professional Studies, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia

Educational Gerontology, 34(1), 1-14, 2008

Routledge

2008

• C Psychology & Learning
  • CC Motivation of Learning
• Q Philosophy of Education, Educational System & School At Different Levels
  • QG Adult, Lifelong & Continuing Education
    • QGD Elder Education

Sociocultural Patterns Motivation Older Adults Computers Foreign Countries Models Learning Experience Adult Learning Social Environment Gerontology Hong Kong

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Adult Education

Based on a sociocultural perspective, this study investigated the learning experiences of a selected group of older adults learning computing technologies at a social center in Hong Kong. Data generated from in-depth interviews were used to develop a model of evolving motivation that explains how this group of "anxious novices" had gradually developed into "motivated experts" capable of showcasing their computing achievement to the public. The model highlights the significance of social supports derived from various social contexts in helping older adults make sense of their learning and develop lasting interest in computing technologies.
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• English

Journal Articles

• 03601277

• 10.1080/03601270701763845

https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/ff893fec

2010-09-24