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Determinants of Internet Use by Senior Generation: A Cross Cultural Study

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  • Olfa Bouzaabia

    (University Of Gabes, Gabes, Tunisia)

  • Rym Bouzaabia

    (University of Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia)

  • Alexandru Capatina

    (Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania)

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to investigate and compare the determinants of Internet use by senior generation among Tunisian and Romanian context that have different economic and cultural backgrounds. Research data were taken from a survey carried out on 400 online senior citizens (200 Tunisian and 200 Romanian). Data were analyzed by using confirmatory factor analysis and multiple regression analysis. Results show that cognitive age, Familial Loneliness and Social Anxiety have a significant effect on internet use for surfing and seeking information and not for buying. It was also found in the Romania sample the most determinant of internet use was Familial loneliness, while, social Anxiety was the most determinant of internet use, in the Tunisian sample.

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  • Olfa Bouzaabia & Rym Bouzaabia & Alexandru Capatina, 2016. "Determinants of Internet Use by Senior Generation: A Cross Cultural Study," International Journal of Technology and Human Interaction (IJTHI), IGI Global, vol. 12(1), pages 63-82, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jthi00:v:12:y:2016:i:1:p:63-82
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    1. José Manuel Muñoz-Rodríguez & María José Hernández-Serrano & Carmen Tabernero, 2020. "Digital Identity Levels in Older Learners: A New Focus for Sustainable Lifelong Education and Inclusion," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(24), pages 1-19, December.
    2. Kwarteng Michael Adu & Pilik Michal, 2016. "Exploring Consumers’ Propensity For Online Shopping In A Developing Country: A Demographic Perspective," International Journal of Entrepreneurial Knowledge, Center for International Scientific Research of VSO and VSPP, vol. 4(1), pages 90-103, June.

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