an article by Barbara Schehl and Joerg Leukel (University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany) and Vijayan Sugumaran (Oakland University, Rochester, MI, USA) published in Computers in Human Behavior Volume 97 (August 2019)
Abstract
Internet use is becoming increasingly important for the daily lives of older adults. Simultaneously, the range of online activities is also broadening. However, previous research in technology adoption mainly focuses on Internet use in general, and only few studies pay attention to various online activities that older adults engage in.
Exploration of factors explaining specific online activities is still limited.
To bridge this gap, we examined the role of socio-demographic characteristics and perceived behavioral control (PBC) in predicting informational, social, and instrumental online activities in a sample of 1222 participants (age 65+). Our results show that those who were younger, with higher education, and with higher PBC were more likely to perform all online activities, while men had higher odds than women of performing informational and instrumental but not social online activities.
Cultural participation was a positive predictor for all online activities except online banking.
For informational online activities, the effect of PBC was moderated such that it was weaker for those with higher education.
Based on our empirical results, we contribute to the literature a nuanced understanding of older adults’ Internet use.
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Thursday, 12 September 2019
Thursday, 23 August 2012
A community of practice view of intervention programmes: the case of women returning to IT
an article by Niki Panteli (University of Bath) published in Information Systems Journal (Special issue on Women and IT) Volume 22 Issue 5 (September 2012)
Abstract
The study presents an intervention programme for women returning to the information technology (IT) industry following a career break. This is interpreted through the lens of the community of practice perspective.
The longitudinal nature of the case study offered opportunities for in-depth investigation of participants’ experience and development during the process.
Using this datum, a mid-level analytical approach is adopted.
It is found that learning about the path to return to IT emerged regardless of the degree of participation in the intervention programme, and this was supported by the diversity and integration embedded in this programme. The implications of the findings for our understanding of intervention programmes are discussed.
Abstract
The study presents an intervention programme for women returning to the information technology (IT) industry following a career break. This is interpreted through the lens of the community of practice perspective.
The longitudinal nature of the case study offered opportunities for in-depth investigation of participants’ experience and development during the process.
Using this datum, a mid-level analytical approach is adopted.
It is found that learning about the path to return to IT emerged regardless of the degree of participation in the intervention programme, and this was supported by the diversity and integration embedded in this programme. The implications of the findings for our understanding of intervention programmes are discussed.
Monday, 7 November 2011
If Not Now, When?
an article by Adrian Sannier published in Educause Review Volume 46 Number 6 (November December 2011)
Abstract
The unprecedented challenges facing the educational system, combined with higher education’s ultural success at solving daunting challenges through the widespread application of information technology, have created the conditions for rapid change.
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The unprecedented challenges facing the educational system, combined with higher education’s ultural success at solving daunting challenges through the widespread application of information technology, have created the conditions for rapid change.
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Thursday, 23 June 2011
Evaluation of Information Strategy Implementation: A Critical Approach
an article by Yongmei Bentley (University of Bedfordshire Business School), and Steve Clarke (University of Hull Business School) published in Journal of Organizational and End User Computing (Volume 23 Number 1 (January-March 2011))
Abstract
Information strategy is often relegated to an information technology element of corporate strategy, or worse, ignored in favour of IT operational planning. This research, conducted over a five-year period, stresses the correct framing of an information strategy and its implementation. The authors propose a framework that assists in the evaluation of such strategies, primarily those at higher education institutions, but also in a wider range of organisations seeking to improve the understanding and implementation of their information strategy.
Abstract
Information strategy is often relegated to an information technology element of corporate strategy, or worse, ignored in favour of IT operational planning. This research, conducted over a five-year period, stresses the correct framing of an information strategy and its implementation. The authors propose a framework that assists in the evaluation of such strategies, primarily those at higher education institutions, but also in a wider range of organisations seeking to improve the understanding and implementation of their information strategy.
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