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Evaluating Assistive Technology: Screen Reader Software Adoption and Its Psychological Impact on Older Adults in Central Kerala
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Author(s): Meera Ramanath (P.K. Das Institute of Medical Sciences, India), Vishnu Achutha Menon (Institute for Educational and Developmental Studies, India)and Aswathi Prasad (Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth, India)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 26
Source title:
Assistive Technology Solutions for Aging Adults and Individuals With Disabilities
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Rajiv Pandey (Amity University, Lucknow, India), Pratibha Maurya (Amity University, Lucknow, India), Jigna Bhupendra Prajapati (Ganpat University, India), Raju Halder (Indian Institute of Technology, Patna, India)and Kanishka Tyagi (UHV Technologies, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-6308-9.ch016
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Abstract
Screen reader software serves as a crucial assistive technology for visually impaired individuals, facilitating their interaction with computers and mobile devices through text-to-speech or braille output. This study investigates the impact of technology adoption on technology readiness (optimism, discomfort, and insecurity), anxiety, and self-esteem among older adults within the visually impaired population in central Kerala. A survey of 855 visually impaired individuals, using screen reader software, was conducted both online and offline from January to April 2024, employing purposive sampling for comprehensive coverage. The questionnaire, based on established models like the Technology Adoption Model and Technology Readiness Index, evaluated psychological and technological aspects. Correlation and regression analyses showed significant links between technology adoption and psychological states, highlighting its impact on well-being. Increased technology adoption correlated with higher levels of optimism, discomfort, insecurity, anxiety, and self-esteem.
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