Investigation of Social Media Use of Adults Above 50 Years Old
Abstract
The aim of this study was
to investigate the social media usage in adults over 50 years of age. The
participants of the study consisted of 98 adults over 50 years old living in
Bartın province. Data were collected in face to face environment. The research was
designed with mixed method. Personal information form, a scale and
semi-structured interview form were used as data collection tools. Descriptive
analysis, nonparametric tests and content analysis were used for data analysis.
As a result of the research, there was no difference in the social media usage
status of the participants depending on their gender, while there was a
difference in the social media usage status of the participants according to
their age groups, working status and educational level. When the participant
opinions were examined; it is understood that participants often use social
media to follow the agenda / people. When the codes are examined, it is seen
that the participants mostly talk about communication / interaction and educational
use while explaining the reasons for using social media. It is understood that
the participants prefer not to use social media mostly because of lack of
technical knowledge and skills. Afterwards, it is seen that the reasons for not
making any contribution / unnecessary, health problems, not attracting
attention and not being widespread / not being used in the past were among the
reasons for not using social media.
Keywords
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Special Education and Disabled Education
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
June 5, 2020
Submission Date
September 10, 2019
Acceptance Date
May 23, 2020
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 9 Number: 2
