Older Adults’ Activities on Facebook: Can Affordances Predict Intrinsic Motivation and Well-Being?

This study investigated how older adults’ use of specific features on Facebook is associated with intrinsic motivation and well-being. A content analysis and an online survey were conducted with Facebook users older than 60 years (N = 202). Results showed that profile customization and commenting are positively associated with feelings of autonomy and relatedness, respectively, both predictors of enjoyment on Facebook. Posting photos is positively associated with a feeling of competence, which is related to well-being. The findings advance knowledge about the theoretical mechanisms underlying effects of Facebook use on well-being, and provides design recommendations that address older users’ needs.

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Work Title Older Adults’ Activities on Facebook: Can Affordances Predict Intrinsic Motivation and Well-Being?
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  1. Eun Hwa Jung
  2. S. Shyam Sundar
Keyword
  1. Older adults
  2. Facebook
  3. Technology affordances
  4. Self-determination
  5. Well-being
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Work Type Article
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  1. Health Communication
Publication Date January 4, 2021
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  1. https://doi.org/10.1080/10410236.2020.1859722
Deposited August 08, 2022

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    • Older Adults’ Activities on Facebook
    • Older Adults’ Activities on Facebook: Can Affordances Predict Intrinsic Motivation and Well-Being?
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    • Older adults, Facebook, Technology affordances, Self-determination, Well-being
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    • Can Affordances Predict Intrinsic Motivation and Well-Being?
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