Aspects of Internet use among older people: Sociological research

Information and communication technologies have become an integral factor in the daily lives of people over last decade. Although their usage allows significant advantages, there are still a lot world who do not use such technologies. In industrialized countries, reason for this is economic factors, but age seems to be determinant digital divide. Recently, however, number older adults taking advantages Internet has been growing. Numerous authors state that key aspect successful aging remain actively involved life old age. regard, it pointed out online new media present many opportunities challenges social inclusion people. The aim paper examine attitudes opinions towards reasons its use. research was conducted using 2019 survey method on sample 240 65 residing Šibenik-Knin County Republic Croatia. results show that, although more than half respondents connection, only fifth own computer or laptop. One third uses every day, most them did attend course help it. They point they easily mastered rules network, which family members gave support help. Respondents often search purpose informing, especially about events, then entertainment, cultural education with others. More profile networks, mostly Facebook. Despite all this, emphasize great impact lives, believe takes up free time. Also, surveyed population does because interested it, financial means buy computer. suspicion endangering security privacy. However, those accessing information limited that. also motivation starting would necessity communicating families.