Pyc4805 Assignment No 2 Adult Development - Unisa

MARTHA NEKETANE VUMA - STUDENT NO :48096490 ASSIGNMENT NO: 2 ADULT DEVELOMENT - PYC4 805 UNIQUE NO: 707415MARTHA NEKETANE VUMA - STUDENT NO :48096490 UNIQUE NO: 707415 ADULT DEVELOMENT - PYC4805 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS PG 1. Introduction -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 2. The benefits of using technology among older adults ------------------------------------------------------2-3 3. Effects of technology on aging ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 4. Causes of lack of interest on the use of technology among older adults -------------------------------3-4 5. Investigations done on the use of technology by older adults ---------------------------------------------4 6. Conclusion ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 7. References ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------5MARTHA NEKETANE VUMA - STUDENT NO :48096490 UNIQUE NO: 707415 ADULT DEVELOMENT - PYC4805 2 Introduction Technology permeates every aspect of our lives, from the mobile phones that the majority of us carry, televisions we watch and to the methods we use to research. The use of various sorts of technology is becoming more prevalent among older adults as well. Smartphones, tablets, and computers are becoming more useful to an increasing number of senior citizens. Email, social networking, and video calls allow people of all ages to stay in touch with friends and family and many are taking advantage of the increasing resources available on the web, including websites specifically for the