Diffusion of gerontechnology in rural communities: Rethinking aging in place in developing countries
Abstract
• The study identifies significant challenges in adopting gerontechnology among rural older adults. • Rural older adults with medical conditions, are more likely to embrace gerontechnology. • Rural older adults are particularly concerned about affordability and usability of gerontechnology. • The study recommends strategies for advancing ageing-in-place initiatives in rural communities of developing countries.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
Technology Use by Older Adults
Aging and Gerontology Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Rural Studies
- Publisher
- Elsevier BV
- Volume
- 125
- Pages
- 104223–104223
- Publication date
- 25 May 2026
- Language
- EN