A structural equation modeling approach to investigating the influence of smart kitchen appliance design features on older adults' technology acceptance

IF 3.8 3区医学 Q2 GERIATRICS & GERONTOLOGY Archives of gerontology and geriatrics Pub Date : 2025-02-10 DOI:10.1016/j.archger.2025.105781

Yongchuan Li , Cuiping Jiang , Salwa Hanim Abdul-Rashid , Raja Ariffin Raja Ghazilla , Jing Jin

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This study investigates the influence of smart kitchen appliance design features on older adults' technology acceptance in China using the Smart Kitchen Appliance–Senior Technology Acceptance Model (SKA–STAM). The SKA–STAM extends the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) with five key design elements: ergonomics, visuals, functions, interactive interfaces, and brands. A cross-sectional survey using a structured questionnaire was administered to 352 Chinese older adults aged 65–84 in first- and second-tier cities from August to October 2024. Participants were recruited through convenience sampling in residential areas, parks, and fitness spaces in Shanghai and Nanjing, and online random sampling in other cities. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the relationships between design elements, older adults' perceptions, and behavioral intention. The results support the significant role of ergonomics, functions, interactive interfaces, and brands in shaping older users' perceived usefulness, ease of use, and enjoyment. Perceived ease of use emerged as a critical mediator linking design elements to usefulness and enjoyment perceptions. The findings contribute to the theoretical understanding of technology acceptance among older adults and provide practical insights for designing senior-friendly smart kitchen appliances.

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采用结构方程建模方法研究智能厨房电器设计特征对老年人技术接受度的影响

本研究采用智能厨房电器-老年人技术接受模型（SKA-STAM）研究智能厨房电器设计特征对中国老年人技术接受度的影响。SKA-STAM通过五个关键设计元素扩展了技术接受模型（TAM）：人体工程学、视觉效果、功能、交互界面和品牌。本文于2024年8月至10月对352名年龄在65-84岁之间的中国一二线城市老年人进行了结构化问卷调查。在上海和南京的居民区、公园和健身场所进行方便抽样，在其他城市进行在线随机抽样。采用结构方程模型（SEM）分析了设计要素、老年人感知与行为意向之间的关系。研究结果支持人体工程学、功能、交互界面和品牌在塑造老年用户感知的有用性、易用性和享受方面的重要作用。感知易用性成为将设计元素与实用性和享受感联系起来的关键中介。研究结果有助于从理论上理解老年人对技术的接受程度，并为设计老年人友好型智能厨房电器提供实践见解。

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Archives of gerontology and geriatrics 医学-老年医学

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7.30

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198

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16 days

期刊介绍： Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics provides a medium for the publication of papers from the fields of experimental gerontology and clinical and social geriatrics. The principal aim of the journal is to facilitate the exchange of information between specialists in these three fields of gerontological research. Experimental papers dealing with the basic mechanisms of aging at molecular, cellular, tissue or organ levels will be published. Clinical papers will be accepted if they provide sufficiently new information or are of fundamental importance for the knowledge of human aging. Purely descriptive clinical papers will be accepted only if the results permit further interpretation. Papers dealing with anti-aging pharmacological preparations in humans are welcome. Papers on the social aspects of geriatrics will be accepted if they are of general interest regarding the epidemiology of aging and the efficiency and working methods of the social organizations for the health care of the elderly.