Table 2.

Summary of results.

Older Adult—Spouse: Natural and Coincidental

Both advise each other on what to (not) use

Both can initiate purchase

Both can help each other in using technology

Use by older adult may lead to use by spouse, and vice versa

Together they form an implicit or explicit agreement on who uses what

Older Adult—Children: Natural and Intentional

Children advise and help older adults, typically not the other way around

Use by children may lead to use by older adults, typically not the other way around

Children either help older adults in buying technology, or they buy it for them

Children may be inclined to push their parents to use technology, out of concern

Older adults may be inclined to use technology for the sake of their children

Older adults may be inclined to not put a burden on their children

Older Adult—Grandchildren: Natural and Coincidental with Pride and Joy

Grandchildren advise and help older adults, typically not the other way around

Use by grandchildren may lead to use by older adults, typically not the other way around

Grandchildren influence older adults by their enthusiasm

Older adults are typically not reluctant to ask their grandchildren for help

Older adults are proud of their grandchildren’s technology related skills