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Dissertation
Older Adults, the Internet, and Health-Related Information
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2007
Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative research study was to gain a deeper understanding of what characterizes the experiences of older adults who search the Internet for health-related information. Results of this study indicated that the experiences of older adults who search the Internet for health-related information are characterized by a desire to control their healthcare. Areas explored were (a) quality and cost of healthcare received by older adults, and (b) the desire of older adults to control their healthcare. Older adults reported controlling their healthcare by utilizing health-related information to (a) make intelligent healthcare choices, (b) ask essential questions regarding their healthcare, and (c) comprehend the healthcare providers' answers. In order to generate data, all 15 participants took part in interviews and observations.
Details
- Title
- Older Adults, the Internet, and Health-Related Information
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 151
- Copyright
- © 2007 Marie Malissa Diamond
- Identifiers
- 99380090857306600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida