Table 5.
Characteristics of Smartphone/Technology Use and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Questionnaire in Rural Older African Americans (N = 30)
| Items | N (%) | Mean (SD) | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use/own a smartphone | |||
| Yes | 23 (76.3 | ||
| Use text messaging? | |||
| Yes | 23 (76.3) | ||
| Use a personal computer | |||
| Yes | 16 (53.3) | ||
| Use email | |||
| Yes | 18 (60) | ||
| Need help to use technology | |||
| No | 19 (63.3) | ||
| TAM questionnaire (10 items) | |||
| Perceived Ease of Use 1 | 3.53 (1.54) | ||
| Perceived Ease of Use 2 | 2.23 (1.38) | ||
| Perceived Ease of Use 3 | 3.23 (1.61) | ||
| Total Perceived Ease of Use Subscale | 9 (2.88) | 12 (3-15) | |
| Behavioral Intention 4 | 3.16 (1.46) | ||
| Behavioral Intention 5 | 3.30 (1.36) | ||
| Behavioral Intention 6 | 2.50 (1.16) | ||
| Total Behavioral Intention Subscale | 8.96 (3.36) | 11 (3-14) | |
| Perceived Usefulness 7 | 2.73 (1.52) | ||
| Perceived Usefulness 8 | 3.13 (1.16) | ||
| Perceived Usefulness 9 | 2.93 (1.36) | ||
| Perceived Usefulness 10 | 2.90 (1.24) | ||
| Total Perceived Usefulness Subscale | 11.7 (4.42) | 16 (4-20) |
Abbreviation: TAM, Technology Acceptance Model.