Efecto de las nuevas tecnologías de la información y comunicación (TICs) en la agilidad mental de las personas de las personas mayores. Estudio Piloto

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https://doi.org/10.37387/ipc.v3i3.53

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New technologies, aging, Psychomotor velocity, Mental flexibility, Trail Making Test

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The emergence of new information and communications technologies (ICTs) is a reality from which Panama is no exception. People from all age groups must face the challenge of adapting to the use of ICT’s. Previous studies have shown that technology can aid in preventing or avoiding depression, by reducing the sense of loneliness. This research aims to identify if the use of ICTs has any impact in cognitive activity in a sample of 51 adults over the age of 50. Participants answered a survey with information about their use of technology. Trail Making Test (parts A and B) was also completed in order to measure psychomotor velocity and mental flexibility. Findings suggests that new technologies have a positive effect on mental agility of people who use new technologies and perceived them as beneficial.

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2015-12-09

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Solís, A. (2015). Efecto de las nuevas tecnologías de la información y comunicación (TICs) en la agilidad mental de las personas de las personas mayores. Estudio Piloto. Investigación Y Pensamiento Crítico, 3(3), 5–12. https://doi.org/10.37387/ipc.v3i3.53

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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2015): Investigación y Pensamiento Crítico

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