Predicting computer proficiency in older adults

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Highlights：

• Both cognitive and socio-emotional aspects were related with computer proficiency.

• Positive affect uniquely predicted elders proficiency with using a computer for communication and calendaring.

• Sense of control, inductive reasoning, and psychomotor speed uniquely predicted basic computer ability.

摘要

•Both cognitive and socio-emotional aspects were related with computer proficiency.•Positive affect uniquely predicted elders proficiency with using a computer for communication and calendaring.•Sense of control, inductive reasoning, and psychomotor speed uniquely predicted basic computer ability.

论文关键词：Computer proficiency,Aging,Cognition,Sense of control,Positive affect

论文评审过程：Received 28 July 2016, Revised 31 October 2016, Accepted 7 November 2016, Available online 15 November 2016, Version of Record 15 November 2016.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2016.11.006