ERIC Number: ED645993
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 65
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ISBN: 979-8-3817-2154-6
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Development of Technology Pilot Training to Reduce the Number of Senior Citizens Victimized by Computer Fraud Scams
James Johnston
ProQuest LLC, D.P.A. Dissertation, Walden University
The need in the public sector is to help people 60+ years of age in the safe, practical use of technology for business, personal use, and family interaction, as this group is targeted more than others for technology fraud. The practice-focused question centers around which topics need to be part of technology fraud pilot training to reduce the victimization of seniors 60+ years of age. This qualitative administrative study project was to include measures that will improve understanding and safe usage of basic technology used often in daily life. The project uses adult learning as its conceptual framework. Adult learners are motivated by personal interests as they learn new subjects. Sources of evidence include journal articles, government agencies, and document analysis of existing training in addition to best practices to address the gap in personal technology training for senior adults that put them at risk of technology fraud. Thematic analysis was used to answer the research question. Recommendations include a training program for seniors 60+ using adult learning theory that will teach them how to avoid fraud while utilizing the internet. This knowledge will help them to remain safer on the worldwide web. The implications for positive social change can result from expanding the course and using it as a model to help the community stay safe, stay aware of changes in technology, and to function faster as well as better in a constantly changing society. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Older Adults, Learning Theories, Information Security, Pilot Projects, Computer Science Education, Victims, Crime, Deception, Risk, Safety, Computer Security, Best Practices, Adult Learning, Adult Education, Social Change, Information Technology
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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