the The Patterns of Digital Media Affecting the Elderly

Abstract

The research is “The Patterns of Digital Media Affecting the Elderly” that is a mixed research (Mixed Methodology research) with 2 types of research studies: quantitative research and survey research the quantitative research using questionnaire by sampling data from 200 respondents and the qualitative research using by the Focus Group method with 6 participants, the objective was to study the patterns of digital media affecting the elderly. Study the effects of digital media on the elderly. And to study the satisfaction of using digital media among the elderly By analyzing data from questionnaires And answers from focus group.

         The research found that The elderly had the most use of digital TV and line application as much as possible, using it to keep up with the news. Communicate and entertainment respectively The most popular search engine is Google, with access to social media. Through most mobile phones The effect of digital media It was found that the elderly used digital media for entertainment most.

        In addition, it also received information. Communication and the benefits from the use of digital media The elderly had a high level of satisfaction using digital media. With the greatest impact from digital television media Followed by mobile phones and the Internet. The impact of digital media for the elderly are Getting information is easy, up to date, fast and enjoyable and have fun from using digital media.