Table 1 Descriptions of participants: gender, level of education, age, living status, self-reported impairments and current use of technology
n (%) | ||
|---|---|---|
Gender | Female | 9 (45) |
Male | 11 (55) | |
Level of education | Compulsory school (6–9 years) | 7 (35) |
Upper secondary school (12–14 years) | 5 (25) | |
University, University Colleges, Higher Vocational Education | 8 (40) | |
Age | Mean | 73,7 (SD = 5.16; Range 66–85) |
Living status*1 | Single | 4 (20) |
Married | 11 (55) | |
Partner but living apart | 3 (15) | |
Self-reported | Reduced vision | 6 (30) |
Impairments*2 | Reduced hearing | 10 (50) |
Reduced memory | 3 (15) | |
None of these impairments | 6 (30) | |
Current use of technology | Daily or weekly computer use | 11 (55) |
Daily or weekly mobile phone use | 17 (85) | |