Abstract: The objective of this descriptive qualitative research was to explore the use of information technologies and changes in its use among elderly individuals who experienced the longest curfews in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study also aimed to better understand the challenges this age group faced while utilizing these technologies. The researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with twelve over sixty-fives from different regions of Turkey, ten of whom are retired, and two of whom are currently working. The study’s results indicated that during the pandemic, the use of ICT among this age group increased for financial transactions, connectedness, obtaining information/news, and leisure activities. However, the study also revealed that these individuals faced challenges in adopting new online activities due to concerns about personal data, especially in financial transactions, highlighting the need for support in this area. ; Esta investigación cualitativa tiene como objetivo explorar el uso de las tecnología de la información y los cambios en su uso entre personas mayores de sesenta y cinco años que experimentaron confinamientos más largos en Turquía durante la pandemia de COVID-19. El estudio muestra los desafíos digitales que este grupo de edad tuvo que afrontar en este periodo. Los investigadores realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas con doce personas mayores de sesenta y cinco años, de diferentes regiones de Turquía, diez de ellas jubiladas y otras dos en activo. Los resultados indican que esta muestra de personas mayores realizó un mayor uso de las TIC en transacciones financieras, conectividad, acceso a información/noticias y actividades de ocio. El estudio también revela que esta muestra de personas mayores tuvo que afrontar nuevas ansiedades asociadas a los problemas de seguridad de sus datos personales en actividades online, especialmente en transacciones financieras. El estudio concluye la necesidad de recursos y medidas adicionales que faciliten el alfabetismo digital de las personas ...
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