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Cybersenior empowerment
 — how some older individuals are taking control of their lives
Author(s)Charles A McMellon, Leon G Schiffman
Journal titleJournal of Applied Gerontology, vol 21, no 2, June 2002
Pagespp 157-175
KeywordsAttitude ; Rights [elderly] ; Participation ; Information technology ; United States of America.
AnnotationAs individuals age, many begin to perceive a loss of control in their personal and social lives. To regain some that control, individuals are buying computers and going on the internet. The authors suggest that these individuals are empowering themselves, because they are participating with others in a community, and are increasing personal control in their lives. What respondents told the authors has implications for funding and development of public policy. including health and quality of life issues. (KJ/RH).
Accession NumberCPA-020621202 A
ClassmarkDP: IKR: TMB: UVB: 7T

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