Older Adult Evaluation
Purposes of using technology measure
What is this measuring?
To examine what purposes a respondent uses technological devices. For example, for watching videos online.
Source(s):
Leedahl, S. N., Souza, K., Capolino, A., Brasher, M., Pascuzzi, E., Azzinaro, C., Ellison, T., Estus, E., & Maigret, M. (2023). Improving Technology Use, Digital Competence, and Access to Community Resources Among Older Participants in the University of Rhode Island Engaging Generations Cyber‐Seniors digiAGE Pilot Study. Journal of Elder Policy, 2(3), 55–92.
Survey items – question wording and instructions to participants
For what purposes do you use technological devices?
Check all that apply
| Device Used | Purpose |
|---|---|
Coding – answer choices:
The question is to select all that applies. Coded 1 if item is selected, coded 0 if not.
Scaling – how to combine items / score:
Add up items coded as 1 to produce a score ranging from 0-8. These items could also be looked at individually, depending on the interest of the researcher.
Psychometrics – Cronbach’s alpha if possible:
Cronbach’s alpha is not applicable to this measure, as it was not intended to be used as a multi-item scale requiring internal consistency.