Here is a link to my data. I usually like "playing" with data. I'll be honest, I was not surprised by the differences between the age groups. From a logistical point, I found the data difficult to tabulate because the age brackets varied slightly. I ended up, collecting separate age groups depending upon the data I found.
In general, the younger the user, the more frequent they used technology. I did notice that for the older generation that they owned more devices than I expected. I think this may be for 2 reasons. Firstly, they can afford it. Secondly, in many cases the older generation (grandma and grandpa) want to communicate with their children and more importantly grand children. My mother in law communicates with her children and oldest grandchild via email, texting and Facebook and uses Snapchat, Instagram and texting for the younger grandchildren. I also think that the improvements made to e-readers have made the purchase and usage by the older generations increase. I never thought I'd see the day when my mother, a retired English teacher who reads ALL THE TIME would use a Nook. Well, never say never.
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How people access the internet
Teens access the internet
mean median average use comparison
Device Ownership
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Jenn, I also agree that it was interesting to see how much the older generations have adopted many of these devices. Granted, it is not the same level of the Millennial or Generation @'s, but it is still impressive none the less. I agree that one of the reasons may be to keep in touch with their younger family members and friends. I know many of my older family members use Skype to keep in touch with their children and their families who live far away. I also like how you mentioned how e-readers have improved. These devices can be excellent forms of assistive technologies that can help people who have degenerative eyesight still be able to read the latest books. I think that the widespread adoption and the prevalence of these devices across the generations is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing all of your great resources! It is true. My inlaws have more gadgets than I do. I don't even own an iPad, yet they have 2 and a macbook pro! I wish I had so much. It is the fact, as you mention, to keep in touch with their family, etc.
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