The ultimate role model: Queen Elizabeth II at age 90

The ultimate role model: Queen Elizabeth II at age 90

Older people lag behind in the adoption of new (communication) technologies. In WWII Queen Elizabeth II of England (*1926) obtained training as a driver and mechanic of military vehicles. This probably made it easier for her to keep undated on new digital technology. At the age of 90 she mastered th...

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Veröffentlicht in:Gerontechnology 2016, Vol.15 (1), p.1-2
Hauptverfasser: Tinker, A.M., Bronswijk, J.E.M.H. Van
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Digital technology
Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain
Older people
Technology
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Zusammenfassung:Older people lag behind in the adoption of new (communication) technologies. In WWII Queen Elizabeth II of England (*1926) obtained training as a driver and mechanic of military vehicles. This probably made it easier for her to keep undated on new digital technology. At the age of 90 she mastered them all, including Twitter. It makes her the ultimate role model for older people struggling with new technologies.
ISSN:1569-1101
1569-111X
DOI:10.4017/gt.2016.15.1.003.00