@inproceedings{f09e8550b3204bf5849fbcf05af4007d,
title = "Mum.Dad. do you need some help with that? Empowering older Australians in a digital era.",
abstract = "The change to a digital environment for Australian families is more than simply adopting internet connectivity or a mobile phone. Moving from an analog environment and into a digital sphere for many individuals is confronting: the transition requires digital media literacy, that is an understanding of devices, forms of connectivity, installation of devices and how best to use digital connectivity to connect with other family members. In this Australian study the interviewees revealed that tensions occur between middle and older adults as both generations try to understand the effect of the change to a digital environment on each other and navigate the best path that enables communication and connection between family members. This paper will primarily draw on the interviews held with middle adult John and his mother Vera.",
keywords = "Older adults, digital media literacy, families",
author = "Scott RICKARD",
year = "2013",
language = "English",
volume = "3",
series = "Internet Research 14",
publisher = "AOIR",
pages = "11--13",
booktitle = "Selected papers of Internet Research 14.0",
note = "Internet Research 14.0 - Resistance and Appropriation ; Conference date: 23-10-2013 Through 26-10-2013",
}