Do you know someone who is 65+, owns a mobile device, and is experiencing a change in their abilities?
Participate in our research study at the University of Washington.
Study description
Our research team at the University of Washington would like to learn how to improve mobile devices for older adults who are undergoing a change in their abilities.
We are looking for older adults and one of their family members or close friends to Participate.
Research team
Researcher: Rachel Franz, PhD student, Information School, University of Washington
Research Assistant: Yi (Carol) Cheng, Undergraduate student, Information School and Department of Psychology, University of Washington
Advisor: Dr. Leah Findlater, Assistant Professor, Human-centered Design and Engineering, University of Washington
Advisor: Prof. Jacob O. Wobbrock, Professor, Information School, University of Washington
Older adults should be:
65+
A mobile device owner
Mobile devices can include smartphones, tablets, e-readers, etc.
Experiencing a change in abilities
In the past 5 years has experienced a change in one or more of the following abilities (can be minor changes):
- sensory abilities such as vision, hearing loss, etc.
- physical abilities such as dexterity, control of hands, etc.
- cognitive abilities such as forgetfulness, long-term memory loss, etc.