Ageing, computer-based task performance, and stress: issues and challenges
- 1 April 1994
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Ergonomics
- Vol. 37 (4) , 559-577
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00140139408963674
Abstract
An emerging problem that encompasses both traditional ergonomic as well as macroergonomic concerns involves assessing the potential implications of computer-based tasks for older workers. An increasing older workforce and the influx of computer technology into a wide variety of work settings has motivated both a re-examination of the literature concerning ageing and work performance and research that more directly addresses the computer-interactive task domain. In this paper, we overview this literature and raise a number of crucial issues concerning potential age differences in performance and stress associated with computer-based tasks. Underlying our discussion throughout is the intention of identifying the challenges that await interested practitioners and researchers.Keywords
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