Cognitive abilities and internet use among older adults in the Czech Republic and Slovenia
Cognitive functioning is a significant and independent predictor of ICT use among older adults in both Czechia and Slovenia. Even after accounting for demographic and social factors, individuals with higher cognitive abilities were more likely to engage with digital technologies. These findings highlight the importance of integrating cognitive health into digital inclusion strategies targeting older populations, particularly in aging societies where technological access is essential for social participation and well-being.
Authors
- Jana Goriup
- Voyko Kavcic (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3874-3892)
- Tomáš Doseděl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1931-9137)
- Zdenka Milič Kavčič
- Peter Seljak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0291-1959)
- Barbara Grintal
Institutions
- Masaryk University (CZ)
- Alma Mater Europaea (SI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Digital Health
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076251380646
- Primary Topic
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00