What Drives Low-Income Older Adults’ Intention to Use Technology-Mediated Mobility Solution? A Mixed-Methods Study

Mobility is vital for older adults’ health and quality of life. However, low-income older adults face mobility challenges related to access and costs. While technology-mediated mobility solutions can promote healthy aging, technology adoption among low-income older adults remains low amid socioeconomic barriers and limited understanding of their perceptions and needs. This thesis addresses these challenges through three studies: Study-1 reviews factors influencing technology use, identifying critical gaps; Study-2 develops a novel adoption model highlighting the role of threat-coping appraisals and cost-benefit perceptions; Study-3 offers qualitative insights into cognitive processes. Findings inform mobility applications’ development and promotion for this underserved population.