高齡者使用穿戴式裝置影響因素之探討

Abstract

運動結合科技已是全球趨勢，穿戴式裝置被預測為未來運動趨勢之首，亦被證實對 高齡者身體活動具有正面效益，然而高齡者可能面臨多方阻礙致使較低之科技使用率， 其中亦包含穿戴式裝置。本研究旨在探討高齡者使用穿戴式裝置運動之影響因素，以臺 北市 65 歲 (含) 以上具科技產品使用習慣之高齡者做為研究對象，採用問卷調查法透過 通訊軟體 Line 之高齡運動社群發放網路問卷，共計回收 397 份有效問卷，並以結構方 程模式檢驗研究假設。結果顯示科技焦慮對控制信念解釋力最高，控制信念對態度信念 解釋力最高，亦是影響高齡者使用穿戴式裝置運動的主要因素。建議未來研究可擴大範 圍，比較不同特性高齡族群使用穿戴式裝置運動之影響因素，亦可針對不同運動科技產 品進行探討，以瞭解高齡者對不同運動科技產品使用行為之影響因素。Exercise combined with technology has become a global trend, and wearable devices are predicted to lead the future exercise trends, with proven positive effects on physical activities for older adults. However, older adults may encounter various obstacles, resulting in lower rates of technology usage, including wearable devices. This study aimed to investigate the influencing factors of older adults' use of wearable devices for exercise, based on the Senior Technology Acceptance Model (STAM). Targeted individuals aged 65 and above in Taipei City who have habitual use of technological products. A cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted through the LINE app's community for senior exercise, resulting in 397 valid responses. Structural Equation Modeling was used to examine the research hypotheses. The results indicated that Gerontechnology anxiety had the highest explanatory power for Control Beliefs, and Control Beliefs had the highest explanatory power for Attitudinal Beliefs, which is also the main factor influencing older adults' use of wearable devices for exercise. Future research could employ multiple comparisons to compare the influencing factors between different demographics of older adults. Additionally, exploring the influencing factors of older adults' usage behaviors regarding different sports technologies could provide further insights.