Why some older people are rejecting digital technologies
Fear of making mistakes and wider concerns about their social responsibility are among reasons why older people are rejecting digital technologies, a new study reveals.
Fear of making mistakes and wider concerns about their social responsibility are among reasons why older people are rejecting digital technologies, a new study reveals.
Social Sciences
Mar 12, 2018
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Biochemistry
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Social Sciences
Jan 15, 2024
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Bio & Medicine
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Social Sciences
May 19, 2020
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Materials Science
Nov 25, 2022
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Environment
Dec 29, 2023
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For black-white multiracial children, how others perceive them may be inconsistent with how they perceive themselves.
Social Sciences
Sep 9, 2015
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Environment
Mar 31, 2021
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If you've ever tried to make new friends as an adult, you'll probably see why loneliness is at an all-time high. Making new friends feels just plain hard.
Social Sciences
Jan 21, 2022
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