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Title:Identifikacija trendov pri oskrbi starejših oseb z avtonomno (mobilno) tehnologijo : magistrsko delo študijskega programa druge bolonjske stopnje Socialna gerontologija
Authors:ID Lah, Polona (Author)
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Files:.pdf MAG_Lah_Polona_2025.pdf (4,20 MB)
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Language:Slovenian
Work type:Master's thesis/paper
Typology:2.09 - Master's Thesis
Organization:UAMEU - Alma Mater Europaea University
Abstract:Svet v zadnjih desetletjih spremlja nagli tehnološki razvoj, na katerega se mlajše generacije lažje navajajo v primerjavi s starejšimi, ki niso zrasli s sodobno tehnologijo. Tehnološki razvoj pogosto spremlja večja priročnost, zato bi marsikatere sodobne tehnologije še posebej prišle prav ravno starejšim odraslim, ki velikokrat potrebujejo pomoč z dostopnostjo in mobilnostjo. Pomembni dve sodobni tovrstni tehnologiji sta pametni telefon in avtomatizirano vozilo. Sicer je svetovnih raziskav glede uporabe mobilnih telefonov pri starejših že precej, vendar primanjkuje slovenskih raziskav, ki bi preučevale trende uporabe avtonomne tehnologije pri starejših odraslih. S pričujočim delom smo želeli nasloviti ta primanjkljaj. Naš osrednji namen je bil raziskati dojemanje avtomatiziranih vozil pri starejših in jih primerjati s starostno skupino srednje odraslosti. Vzorec je sestavljalo n = 717 oseb srednje in pozne odraslosti, ki so rešili vprašalnik, ki smo ga zasnovali sami in je vključeval postavke glede sprejemanja in razumevanja uporabe avtomatiziranih vozil. Ključna ugotovitev je bila, da so osebe, ki uporabljajo pametne telefone zgolj za osnovne funkcije in tisti, ki še niso imeli izkušenj z uporabo avtomatiziranih vozil, manj naklonjeni avtomatiziranim vozilom v splošnem v primerjavi z osebami, ki uporabljajo napredne funkcije tehnologije in imajo z avtomatiziranimi vozili že izkušnje. To daje pomemben vpogled glede približevanja tehnologije populaciji starejših odraslih. Na nacionalni ravni bi morali delati na večjem oglaševanju ugodnosti uporabe tehnologije, večjem izpostavljanju starejših podporni tehnologiji in postopnem uvajanju, kjer je to mogoče. Zraven praktičnih napotkov za tehnološko opolnomočenje dolgotrajne oskrbe v delu izpostavimo tudi predloge za nadaljnje raziskovanje področja, ki je zaenkrat slabo raziskano.
Keywords:avtomatizirana vozila, pametni telefoni, starejši odrasli, dolgotrajna oskrba
Place of publishing:Maribor
Place of performance:Maribor
Publisher:P. Lah
Year of publishing:2025
Year of performance:2025
Number of pages:69 str., [13] str. pril.
PID:20.500.12556/ReVIS-12128 New window
COBISS.SI-ID:247756803 New window
UDC:364-783-022.314-053.88(043.5)
Publication date in ReVIS:04.09.2025
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Abstract:The world has witnessed rapid technological development in recent decades, which younger generations adapt to more easily compared to older adults who did not grow up with modern technology. Technological advancements often bring greater convenience, making many contemporary technologies particularly beneficial for older adults, who frequently require assistance with accessibility and mobility. Such two technologies are smartphones and autonomous vehicles. Although there was already a lot of research done on the use of mobile phones among older adults, there is a lack of Slovenian studies examining trends in the use of autonomous technologies among this population. We aimed to address this gap. Our primary objective was to explore how older adults perceive automated vehicles and compare this to the perceptions of middle-aged adults. The sample consisted of n = 717 individuals in middle and late adulthood who completed a questionnaire we designed, which included items on acceptance and understanding of autonomous vehicle use. The key finding was that individuals who use smartphones only for basic functions and those with no prior experience with autonomous vehicles were generally less inclined to accept them compared to individuals who utilize advanced technological functions and have prior experience. This provides an important insight into the accessibility of technology to the elderly. At the national level, efforts should be made to promote technology’s benefits, enhance older adults’ exposure to assistive technology, and gradually implement technology where possible. In addition to practical guidelines, we also highlight recommendations for further research in this underexplored field.
Keywords:automated vehicles, smartphones, older adults, long-term care


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