Abstract

This article reports on research about the digital literacy needs and training preferences of older adults living in affordable housing. Partnering with a Canadian public library and affordable housing corporation, we conducted a thematic analysis of interviews with 15 seniors in affordable housing. The analysis indicates that these seniors need training that is adaptable to an individual’s interests, promotes confidence, and addresses financial barriers to using information and communication technologies effectively. Findings affirm the value of accessible training located within seniors’ social networks. Drawing on critical gerontology, we discuss practical and policy implications for public libraries and affordable housing networks.

摘要

本文报道了有关居住在经济适用房的老年人的数字素养需求和培训偏好的研究。我们与加拿大公共图书馆和经济适用房公司合作，对 15 名经济适用房老年人的访谈进行了专题分析。分析表明，这些老年人需要适合个人兴趣、增强信心并解决有效使用信息和通信技术的财务障碍的培训。调查结果证实了老年人社交网络中易于接受的培训的价值。我们借鉴批判性老年学，讨论对公共图书馆和经济适用住房网络的实际和政策影响。