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Don't stop the music — why it is important that the over 55s stay abreast of new music technology
Author(s)	Angela Court-Jackson
Journal title	Working with Older People, vol 15, issue 1, March 2011
Pages	pp 19-25
Source	http://www.pierprofessional.com/wwopflyer/index.ht..
Keywords	Music ; Technology ; Young elderly ; Middle aged ; Quality of life.
Annotation	Music plays a key role in many people's identity and self-expression. This study investigated the attitudes and perceptions of the over 55s towards new music technology, particularly portable music players, iPods and downloadable music. It also examined whether the over 55s are still interested in listening to music, and what barriers exist that limit access to new technology and how any limitations on access to the technology may be affecting their current music experience and compromising future listening. Data from 50 questionnaires with six additional semi-structured interviews were included. Results revealed that people over the age of 55 listen to just as much music as they ever did. However, the lack of technological knowledge was the main barrier in their progress to newer music listening formats and technologies. (JL).
Accession Number	CPA-110718008 A
Classmark	HH: Y9: BBA: SE: F:59
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