Siu Shing Man, Peiqi Su, Billy Chun Lung So, Shamay Sheung Mei Ng
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This study explored the attitudes and experiences of older adults who had used Wearable Physical Activity Monitoring Technology (WPAMT) for at least 30 days, identifying factors influencing continued use and discontinuation. Employing grounded theory, face-to-face interviews with 31 older adults in Hong Kong revealed that most participants held positive attitudes towards WPAMT and a willingness to continue using it. Five determinants largely affected positive attitudes: perceived usefulness, versatility, importance, convenience and effectiveness. Negative attitudes were associated with perceptions of the technology being challenging, unnecessary and unaffordable. Continued use of WPAMT was motivated by utilitarian outcomes, health awareness, trust and the presence of facilitators. Conversely, discontinuation of WPAMT use was associated with technophobia, technological barriers, risk perception and perceived cost.
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Ergonomics, also known as human factors, is the scientific discipline that seeks to understand and improve human interactions with products, equipment, environments and systems. Drawing upon human biology, psychology, engineering and design, Ergonomics aims to develop and apply knowledge and techniques to optimise system performance, whilst protecting the health, safety and well-being of individuals involved. The attention of ergonomics extends across work, leisure and other aspects of our daily lives.
The journal Ergonomics is an international refereed publication, with a 60 year tradition of disseminating high quality research. Original submissions, both theoretical and applied, are invited from across the subject, including physical, cognitive, organisational and environmental ergonomics. Papers reporting the findings of research from cognate disciplines are also welcome, where these contribute to understanding equipment, tasks, jobs, systems and environments and the corresponding needs, abilities and limitations of people.
All published research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by independent expert referees.
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