智慧科技輔助對高齡者居家自主生活的影響：以台灣銀髮族為例
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2025
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隨著台灣人口快速邁入超高齡社會，高齡者對居家照護與自主生活的需求日益殷切，特別是在家庭結構轉變與「老老照顧」及獨居情境普遍化的背景下，如何藉助創新智慧科技協助銀髮族維持生活品質與自主性，已成為重要課題。與此同時，「在地老化」（Aging in Place）理念漸受重視，愈來愈多高齡者希望能在熟悉社區與居所中延續其自主生活，減少對機構照護的依賴。本研究聚焦於智慧科技於高齡者居家生活中的應用情境與對接受度，探討其在解決獨居與家庭照顧資源不足問題上的潛力，特別針對提升自主生活能力、生活品質與心理健康之影響進行深入分析。研究架構採用擴充後的科技接受模型，除原有「知覺易用性」、「知覺有用性」、「使用意願」等構面外，納入「情感滿足感」因素，以更貼近高齡者實際心理與情感需求。並透過問卷調查進行量化分析，實證檢驗高齡者對智慧照護科技之接受度與其生活成效間的關聯性。研究結果有助於補充現有理論模型之不足，並對政府長照政策、科技產品設計及高齡服務產業提供具體建議與實證依據，促進智慧科技與高齡者需求的有效整合。綜上所述，本研究期望透過實證資料推動智慧科技於高齡照護領域的落實，建構更友善、安全且具尊嚴的高齡居家環境，實現高齡者「在地安養」的願景。
As Taiwan rapidly enters a super-aged society, the demand for home-based care and independent living among older adults has become increasingly urgent. In light of changes in family structure—particularly the widespread emergence of solitary elderly living and “older-old caregiving” scenarios—the use of innovative smart technologies to support the quality of life and autonomy of the elderly has emerged as a critical issue. At the same time, the concept of “Aging in Place” is gaining traction, as more older adults wish to maintain autonomy and dignity within their familiar communities and homes, thereby reducing reliance on institutional care.This study focuses on the application of smart technologies in the home lives of older adults and their acceptance of such technologies. It investigates the potential of these technologies in addressing the challenges of solitary living and insufficient family caregiving resources, with particular emphasis on their effects on independent living ability, quality of life, and mental well-being. The research framework is based on an extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), incorporating not only perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and behavioral intention, but also the construct of emotional satisfaction to better reflect the psychological and emotional needs of the elderly. A quantitative survey was conducted to empirically examine the relationship between older adults’ acceptance of smart care technologies and the outcomes in their daily lives.The findings enhance existing theoretical models and provide concrete recommendations and empirical evidence for government long-term care policies, technology product design, and the aging service industry, facilitating the effective integration of smart technologies with the actual needs of older adults.In conclusion, this study seeks to promote the implementation of smart technologies in elderly care through empirical data, aiming to create a more friendly, safe, and dignified home environment for older adults, and ultimately realize the vision of aging in place.
As Taiwan rapidly enters a super-aged society, the demand for home-based care and independent living among older adults has become increasingly urgent. In light of changes in family structure—particularly the widespread emergence of solitary elderly living and “older-old caregiving” scenarios—the use of innovative smart technologies to support the quality of life and autonomy of the elderly has emerged as a critical issue. At the same time, the concept of “Aging in Place” is gaining traction, as more older adults wish to maintain autonomy and dignity within their familiar communities and homes, thereby reducing reliance on institutional care.This study focuses on the application of smart technologies in the home lives of older adults and their acceptance of such technologies. It investigates the potential of these technologies in addressing the challenges of solitary living and insufficient family caregiving resources, with particular emphasis on their effects on independent living ability, quality of life, and mental well-being. The research framework is based on an extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), incorporating not only perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and behavioral intention, but also the construct of emotional satisfaction to better reflect the psychological and emotional needs of the elderly. A quantitative survey was conducted to empirically examine the relationship between older adults’ acceptance of smart care technologies and the outcomes in their daily lives.The findings enhance existing theoretical models and provide concrete recommendations and empirical evidence for government long-term care policies, technology product design, and the aging service industry, facilitating the effective integration of smart technologies with the actual needs of older adults.In conclusion, this study seeks to promote the implementation of smart technologies in elderly care through empirical data, aiming to create a more friendly, safe, and dignified home environment for older adults, and ultimately realize the vision of aging in place.
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高齡者, 智慧科技, 居家自主生活, 在地老化, 科技接受度, older adults, smart technology, independent living at home, aging in place, technology acceptance