Experiences of Ageism in mHealth App Usage Among Older Adults: Interview Study Among Older Adults Based on Extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology and Risks of Ageism Models
Ageism profoundly affects the engagement of older adults with mHealth apps. It is advisable to execute systematic interventions to improve digital inclusion and health self-management capabilities, including strategies to challenge age stereotypes, optimize intergenerational support, refine age-friendly design, and establish strong social support networks.
Authors
- Ying Xing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2838-0637)
- Yawen Liu
- Jiayi Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4904-4534)
- Chengrui Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0624-2655)
- Wei Luan
- Wanqiong Zhou
Institutions
- Shanghai University (CN)
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CN)
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Shuguang Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR Aging
- Published
- 2026-01-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/79457
- Primary Topic
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00