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SUMMARY:Exploring Attitudes Towards Smart Home Technology Through Focus Gr
 oups: Comparing Older Adults With and Without Health Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Lecture\n\nPoorva Jain, Swethasree Pendyala, Egbe-Etu Etu, Zhi
  Zhang, Minal Shah, Jordan Larot, and Gaojian Huang (San Jose State Univer
 sity)\n\nGeneral age-related declines in sensory perception, cognition, an
 d physical abilities may impact older adults’ abilities to maintain indepe
 ndence. The development of smart home technologies can compensate for thes
 e declines and assist older adults in their daily lives. This study aims t
 o understand the key challenges and opportunities in designing effective s
 mart home products for older adults. We conducted a virtual focus group wi
 th 10 participants (five healthy and five with health conditions) aged 65-
 80 to explore their perspectives on smart home technology. These discussio
 ns revealed five key themes: concerns, barriers, perceived benefits, adopt
 ion motivators, and future outlook. It was interesting to note the similar
 ities and differences that both groups proposed regarding various aspects 
 influenced by their different health situations. Findings will inform futu
 re smart home design decisions and the development of more inclusive smart
  home solutions that support and empower senior citizens to lead independe
 nt and fulfilling lives.\n\nTrack: Aging\n\nSession Chair: Yue Luo (San Jo
 se State University, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering)
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