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Aalbers, T., Baars, M. A., & Rikkert, M. G. (2011). Characteristics of  effective Internet-mediated interventions to change lifestyle in people aged 50 and older: A systematic review. Ageing Research Reviews, 10, 487-497.

Adams, M. S., Oye, J., & Parker, T. S. (2003). Sexuality of older adults and the Internet: From sex education to cybersex. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 18, 405-415.

Adams, N., Stubbs, D., & Woods, V. (2005). Psychological barriers to Internet usage among older adults in the UK. Medical Informatics and the Internet in Medicine, 30, 3-17.

Alterovitz, S. S.-R, & Mendelsohn, G. A. (2009). Partner preferences across the life span: Online dating by older adults. Psychology & Aging, 24, 513-517.

Alterovitz, S. S.-R., & Mendelsohn, G. A. (2011). Partner preferences across the life span: Online dating by older adults. Psychology of Popular Media Culture, 1, 89-95.

Arazi, B. (2009). Enhancing elderly utilization of social networks. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 8, 199-206.

Baker, P. M. A., Bricout, J. C., Moon, N. W., Coughlan, B., & Pater, J. (2013). Communities of participation: A comparison of disability and aging identified groups on Facebook and LinkedIn. Telematics and Informatics, 30, 22-34.

Barker, V., (2012). A generational comparison of social networking site use: The influence of age and social identity. The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 74, 163-187.

Berner, J., Rennemark, M., Jogréus, C., & Berglund, J. (2012). Distribution of personality, individual characteristics and Internet usage in Swedish older adults. Aging & Mental Health, 16, 119-126.

Blažun, H., Saranto, K., & Rissanen, S. (2012). Impact of computer training courses on reduction of loneliness of older people in Finland and Slovenia. Computers in Human Behavior, 28, 1202-1212.

Blit-Cohen, E., & Litwin, H. (2004). Elder participation in cyberspace: A qualitative analysis of Israeli retirees. Journal of Aging Studies, 18, 385–398.

Bond, G. E., Burr, R. L., Wolf, F. M., & Feldt, K. (2010). The effects of a web-based intervention on psychosocial well-being among adults aged 60 and older with diabetes. The Diabetes Educator, 36, 446-456.

Botella, C., Etchemendy, E.,  Castilla, D., Banos, R. M., Garcıa-Palacios, A., Quero, S., Alcaniz, M., & Lozano, J. A. (2009). An e-Health system for the elderly (Butler Project): A pilot study on acceptance and satisfaction. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 12, 255-262.

Bozoki, A., Radovanovic, M., Winn, B., Heeter, C., & Anthony, J. C. (2013). Effects of a computer-based cognitive exercise program on age-related cognitive decline. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 57, 1-7.

Brandt, J., & Rogerson, M. (2011). Preliminary findings from an Internet-based dementia risk assessment. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, 7, 94-100.

Braun, M. T. (2013). Obstacles to social networking website use among older adults. Computers in Human Behavior, 29, 673-680.

Bucur, A., Renold, C., & Henke, M. (1999). How do older netcitizens compare with their younger counterparts? CyberPsychology & Behavior, 2, 505-513.

Burgess, A. W., & Morgenbesser, L. I. (2005). Sexual violence and seniors. Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention, 5, 193-202.

Buse, C. E. (2009). When you retire, does everything become leisure? Information and communication technology use and the work/leisure boundary in retirement. New Media & Society, 11, 1143-1161.

Butler, F. R., & Baghi, H. (2008). Using the Internet to facilitate positive attitudes of college students toward aging and working with older adults. Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, 6, 175-189.

Campbell, R. (2004). Older women and the Internet. Journal of Women & Aging, 16, 161-174.

Campbell, R. J. (2008).  Meeting seniors' information needs: Using computer technology. Home Health Care Management & Practice, 20, 328-335.

Carpenter, B. D., & Buday, S. (2007). Computer use among older adults in a naturally occurring retirement community. Computers in Human Behavior, 23, 3012-3024.

Chaffin, A. J., & Maddux, C. D. (2007). Accessibility accommodations for older adults seeking e-health information. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 33, 6-12.

Chang, B. L. (2004). Internet intervention for community elders: Process and feasibility. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 26, 461-466.

Charness, N., & Boot, W. R. (2009). Aging and information technology use. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 18, 253-258.

Chattaraman, V., Kwon, W.-S., & Gilbert, J. E. (2012). Virtual agents in retail web sites: Benefits of simulated social interaction for older users. Computers in Human Behavior, 28, 2055-2066.

Chen, Y., & Persson, A. (2002). Internet use among young and older adults: Relation to psychological well-being. Educational Gerontology, 28, 731-744.

Chu, A., Huber, J., Mastel-Smith, B., & Cesario, S. (2009). ‘‘Partnering with Seniors for Better Health’’: Computer use and Internet health information retrieval among older adults in a low socioeconomic community. Journal of Medical Library Association, 97, 12-20.

Chu, A., & Mastel-Smith, B. (2010). The outcomes of anxiety, confidence, and self-efficacy with Internet health information retrieval in older adults: A pilot study. Computers Informatics Nursing, 28, 222-228.

Chu, R. J.-C., & Tsai, C.-C. (2009). Self-directed learning readiness, Internet self-efficacy and preferences towards constructivist Internet-based learning environments among higher-aged adults. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 25, 489-501.

Clark, D. J. (2002). Older adults living through and with  their computers. Computers, Informatics & Nursing, 20 (3), 117-124.

Cody, M. J., Dunn, D., Hoppin, S., & Wendt, P. (1999). Silver surfers: Training and evaluating Internet use among older adult learners. Communication Education,48, 269-286.

Cotten, S. R., Ford, G., Ford, S., & Hale, T. M. (2012). Internet use and depression among older adults. Computers in Human Behavior, 28, 496-499.

Crabb, R. M., Cavanagh, K., Proudfoot, J., Learmonth, D., Rafie, S., & Weingardt, K. R. (2012). Is computerized cognitive-behavioural therapy a treatment option for depression in late-life? A systematic review. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 51, 459-464.

Crabb, R. M., Rafie, S., & Weingardt, K. R. (2012). Health-related Internet use in older primary care patients. Gerontology, 58, 164-170.

Cresci, M. K., Jarosz, P. A., & Templin, T. N. (2012). Are health answers online for older adults? Educational Gerontology, 38, 10-19.

Cresci, M. K., & Novak, J. M. (2012). Information technologies as health management tools: Urban elders' interest and ability in using' the Internet. Educational Gerontology, 38, 491-506.

Cresci, M. K., Yarandi, H. N., & Morrell, R. W. (2010). Pro-nets versus no-nets: Differences in urban older adults predilections for Internet use. Educational Gerontology, 36, 500-520.

Czaja, S. J., Sharit, J., Hernandez, M. A., Nair, S. N., Loewenstein, D. (2010). Variability among older adults in Internet health information-seeking performance. Gerontechnology, 9, 46-55.

Dauz, E., Moore, J., Smith, C. E., Puno, F., & Schaag, H. (2004). Installing computers in older adults' homes and teaching them to access a patient education Web site: A systematic approach. Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 22, 266-272.

Dear, B. F., Zou, J., Titov, N., Lorian, C., Johnston, L., Spence, J., Anderson, T., Sachdev, P., Brodaty, H., & Knight, R. G. (2012). Internet-delivered cognitive behavioural therapy for depression: A feasibility open trial for older adults. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 47, 169-176.

Dickinson, A., & Gregor, P. (2006). Computer use has no demonstrated impact on the well-being of older adults. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 64, 744-753.

Dickinson, A., & Gregor, P. (2008). Response to Shapira et al. Aging & Mental Health,12, 410.

Dougherty, J. H. J., Cannona, R. L., Nicholas, C. R., Hall, L., Hare, F., Carr, E., Dougherty, A., Janowitz, J., & Arunthamakun, Jj. (2010). The computerized self test (CST): An interactive, Internet accessible cognitive screening test for dementia. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, 20, 185-195.

Dunning, T. (2004). Aging, activities, and the Internet. Adaptation & Aging, 28, 75-76.

Dunning, T. (2007). Aging, activities and the Internet: Senior adult friendly search engines. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 31, 61-62.

Dunning, T. (2008). Aging, activities, and the Internet. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 32, 59-62.

Dunning, T. (2009). Online communities and aging. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 33, 263-264.

Eastman, J. K., Iyer, R. (2005). The impact of cognitive age on Internet use of the elderly: An introduction to the public policy implications. International Journal of Consumer Studies, 29, 125-136.

Echt, K. V., & Burridge, A. B. (2011). Predictors of reported Internet use in older adults with high and low health literacy: The role of socio-demographics and visual and cognitive function. Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics, 29, 23-43.

Etcheverry, I., Terrier, P., & Marquié, J.-C. (2012). Are older adults less efficient in making attributions about the origin of memories for web interaction? Revue Européenne de Psychologie Appliquée, 62, 93-102.

Firth, L., Mellor, D. (2009). Dilettantism in investigating the impact of the Internet on the wellbeing of the elderly. Quality & Quantity, 43, 185-196.

Flynn, K. E., Smith, M. A., & Freese, J. (2006). When do older adults turn to the Internet for health information? Findings from the Wisconsin longitudinal study. Journal of Global Information Management, 21, 1-7.

Fokkema, T., & Knipscheer, K. (2007). Escape loneliness by going digital: A quantitative and qualitative evaluation of Dutch experiment in using ECT to overcome loneliness among older adults. Aging & Mental Health, 11, 496-504.

Fozard, J. L., & Kearns, W. D. (2007). Technology, aging, and communication. In G. Lesnoff-Caravaglia (Ed.), Gerontechnology: Growing old in a technological society (pp. 271-291). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.

Freddolino, P. P., Lee, V. W. P., Law, C.-K., & Ho, C. (2010). To help and to learn: An exploratory study of peer tutors teaching older adults about technology. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 28, 217-239.

Freeman, E. D., Clare, L., Savitch, N., Royan, L., Litherland, R., & Lindsay, M. (2005). Improving Website accessibility for people with early-stage dementia: A preliminary investigation. Aging and Mental Health, 9, 442-448.

Freese, J., Rivas, S., & Hargittai, E. (2006). Cognitive ability and Internet use among older adults. Poetics, 34, 236-249.

Fuglsang, L. (2005). IT and senior citizens: Using the Internet for empowering active citizenship. Science, Technology, & Human Values, 30, 468-495.

Galvin, J. E., Meuser, T. M., Boise, L., & Connell, C. M. (2011). Internet-based dementia resources: Physician attitudes and practices. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 30, 513-523.

Gatto, S. L., & Tak, S. H. (2008). Computer, Internet, and e-mail use among older adults: Benefits and barriers. Educational Gerontology, 34, 800-811.

Gietzelt, D. (2001). Computer and Internet use among a group of Sydney seniors: A pilot study. Australian Academic & Research Libraries, 32, 137-152.

Gilleard, C., & Higgs, P. (2008). Internet use and the digital divide in the English longitudinal study of ageing. European Journal Ageing, 5, 233-239.

Gilleard, C., Hyde, M., & Higgs, P. (2007). Community and communication in the third age: The impact of Internet and cell phone use on attachment to place in later life in England. The Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, 62, 276-283.

González, A., Ramírez, M. P., & Viadel, V. (2012). Attitudes of the elderly toward information and communications technologies. Educational Gerontology, 38, 585-594.

Gray, L., & Wootton, R. (2008). Innovations in aged care: Comprehensive geriatric assessment ‘online’. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 27, 205-208.

Grimes, G. A., Hough, M. G., Mazur, E., & Signorella, M. L. (2010). Older adults' knowledge of Internet hazards. Educational Gerontology, 36, 173-192.

Gusi, N., Prieto, J., & Forte, D. (2008). Needs, interests, and limitations for the promotion of health and exercise by a web site for sighted and blind elderly people: A qualitative exploratory study. Educational Gerontology, 34, 449-461.

Hakkarainen, P. (2012). ‘No good for shovelling snow and carrying firewood’: Social representations of computers and the Internet by elderly Finnish non-users. New Media & Society, 14, 1198-1215.

Hara, Y., & Kashimura, K. (2010). Cognitive aging and rich Internet applications: Usability problems of ajax based on the empirical study of older adults. Japanese Psychological Research, 52, 216-226.

Hardt, J. H., & Hollis-Sawyer, L. (2007). Older adults seeking healthcare information on the Internet. Educational Gerontology, 33, 561-572.

Harley, D., & Fitzpatrick, G. (2009). Creating a conversational context through video blogging: A case study of Geriatric1927. Computers in Human Behavior, 25, 679-689.

Harrod, M. (2011). “I have to keep going”: Why some older adults are using the Internet for health information. Ageing International, 36, 283-294.

Hart, T. A., Chaparro, B. S., & Halcomb, C. G. (2008). Evaluating websites for older adults: Adherence to 'senior-friendly' guidelines and end-user performance. Behaviour & Information Technology, 27, 191-199.

Henke, M. (1999). Promoting independence in older persons through the Internet. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 2, 521-527.

Heo, J., Kim, J., & Won, Y.-S. (2011). Exploring the relationship between Internet use and leisure satisfaction among older adults. Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 35, 43-54.

Hernandez-Encuentra, E., Pousada, M., & Gomez-Zu niga, B. (2009). ICT and older people: Beyond usability. Educational Gerontology, 35, 226-245.

Hill, R., Beynon-Davies, P., & Williams, M. D. (2008). Older people and Internet engagement acknowledging social moderators of Internet adoption, access and use. Information Technology & People, 21, 244-266.

Hogeboom, D. L., McDermott, R. J., Perrin, K. M., Osman, H., & Bell-Ellison, B. A. (2010). Internet use and social networking among middle aged and older adults. Educational Gerontology, 36, 93-111.

Huyser de Bernardo, D., & Curtis, A. (2013). Using online and paper surveys: The effectiveness of mixed-mode methodology for populations over 50. Research on Aging, 35, 220-240.

Jaeger, P. T. (2009). Developing online community accessibility guidelines for persons with disabilities and older adults. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 20, 55-63.

Jung, Y., Peng, W., Moran, M., Jin, S.-A. A., McLaughlin, M., Cody, M., Jordan-Marsh, M., Albright, J., & Silverstein, M. (2010). Low-income minority seniors' enrollment in a cybercafé: Psychological barriers to crossing the digital divide. Educational Gerontology, 36, 193-212.

Juntunen, A., & Heikkinen, E. (2004). Lessons from interprofessional e-learning: Piloting a care of the elderly module. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 18, 269-278.

Kanayama, T. (2003). Ethnographic research on the experience of Japanese elderly people online. New Media & Society, 5, 267-288.

Karavidas, M., Lim, N. K., & Katsikas, S. L. (2005). The effects of computers on older adult users. Computers in Human Behavior, 21, 679-711.

Khvorostianov, N., Elias, N., & Nimrod, G. (2012). ‘Without it I am nothing’: The Internet in the lives of older immigrants. New Media & Society, 14, 583-599.

Kiel, J. M. (2005). The digital divide: Internet and e-mail use by the elderly. Medical Informatics and the Internet in Medicine, 30, 19-23.

Kirk, J. J., & Belovics, R. (2005). An unofficial guide to online resources for working with older workers. Journal of Employment Counseling, 42, 60-66.

Koopman-Boyden, P. G., & Reid, S. L. (2009). Internet/e-mail usage and well-being among 65-84 year olds in New Zealand: Policy implications. Educational Gerontology, 35, 990-1007.

Kuo, H. M., Chen, C. W., & Chen, C. W. (2010). A behavioral model of the elderly Internet consumer: A case study. International Journal of Innovative Computing Information and Control, 6, 3507-3518.

Lagana, L. (2008). Enhancing the attitudes and self-efficacy of older adults toward computers and the Internet: Results of a pilot study. Educational Gerontology, 34, 831-843.

Lagana, L., Oliver, T., Ainsworth, A., & Edwards, M. (2011). Enhancing computer self-efficacy and attitudes in multi-ethnic older adults: A randomised controlled study. Ageing & Society, 31, 911-933.

Lam, L., & Lam, M. (2009). The use of information technology and mental health among older care-givers in Australia. Aging & Mental Health, 13, 557-562.

Leavengood, L. B. (2001). Older people and Internet use. Generations, 25, 69-71.

Lee, B., Chen, Y., & Hewitt, L. (2011). Age differences in constraints encountered by seniors in their use of computers and the Internet. Computers in Human Behavior, 27, 1231-1237.

Lehning, A. J., Scharlach, A. E., & Dal Santo, T. S. (2010). A web-based approach for helping communities become more “aging friendly". Journal of Applied Gerontology, 29, 415-433.

Lin, D.-Y. M. (2003). Hypertext for the aged: Effects of text topologies. Computers in Human Behavior, 19, 201-209.

Liu, C.-L. (2010). The impact of goods-classification and landmarks for spatial knowledge and goods-finding in the elderly within a 3D virtual store. Computers in Human Behavior, 26, 1777-1786.

Lorig, K., Thompson-Gallagher, D., Traylor, L., Ritter, P. L., Laurent, D. D., Plant, K., Thompson, L. W., & Hahn, T. J. (2012). Building better caregivers: A pilot online support workshop for family caregivers of cognitively impaired adults. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 31, 423-437.

Lovisi, G. M. (2012). The relationship between elderly suicide rates and the Internet: A cross-national study. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 58, 337.

Macfarlane, H., Kinirons, M. T., & Bultitude, M. F. (2012). WWW: Do not forget older people. Age and Ageing, 41, 807-810.

Mahoney, D. F. (2011). An evidence-based adoption of technology model for remote monitoring of elders’ daily activities. Ageing International, 36, 66-81.

Manafo, E. (2012). Exploring older adults’ health information seeking behaviors. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 44, 85-89.

Marziali, E., & Donahue, P. (2006). Caring for others: Internet video-conferencing group intervention for family caregivers of older adults with neurodegenerative disease. The Gerontologist, 46, 398-403.

Marziali, E., & Garcia, L. J. (2011). Dementia caregivers’ responses to 2 Internet-based intervention programs. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias, 26, 36-43.

McCausland, L., & Falk, N. L. (2012). From dinner table to digital tablet: Technology's potential for reducing loneliness in older adults. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing, 50, 22-26.

McIntosh, W. D., Locker, L., Jr., Briley, K., Ryan, R., & Scott, A. J. (2011). What do older adults seek in their potential romantic partners? Evidence from online personal ads. International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 72, 67-82.

McMellon, C. A., & Schiffman, L. G. (2002). Cybersenior empowerment: How some older individuals are taking control of their lives. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 21, 157-175.

McMillan, S. J., Avery, E. J., & Macias, W. (2008). From have nots to watch dogs: Understanding Internet health communication behaviors of online senior citizens. Information, Communication & Society, 11, 675-697.

McMillan, S. J., & Macias, W. (2008). Strengthening the safety net for online seniors: Factors influencing differences in health information seeking among older Internet users. Journal of Health Communication, 13, 778-792.

Meischke, H., Eisenberg, M., Rowe, S., & Cagle, A. (2005). Do older adults use the Internet for information on heart attacks? Results from a survey of seniors in King County. Heart and Lung, 34, 3-12.

Mitzner, T. L., Boron, J. B., Fausset, C. B., Adams, A. E., Charness, N., Czaja, S. J., Dijkstra, K., Fisk, A. D., Rogers, W. A., & Sharit, J. (2010). Older adults talk technology: Technology usage and attitudes. Computers in Human Behavior, 26, 1710-1721.

Morrell, R. W., Mayhorn, C. B., & Bennett, J. (2000). A survey of World Wide Web use in middle-age and older adults. Human Factors, 42, 175-182.

Mukherjee, D. (2010). An exploratory study of older adults' engagement with virtual volunteerism. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 28, 188-196.

Mukherjee, D. (2011). Participation of older adults in virtual volunteering: A qualitative analysis. Ageing International, 36, 253-266.

Nacke, L. E., Nacke, A., & Lindley, C. A. (2009). Brain training for silver gamers: Effects of age and game form on effectiveness, efficiency, self-assessment, and gameplay experience. CyberPsychology & Behavior, 12, 493-499.

Nahm, E. S., Barker, B., Resnick, B., Covington, B., Magaziner, J., & Brennan, P. F. (2010). Effects of a social cognitive theory-based hip fracture prevention web site for older adults. Computers Informatics Nursing, 28, 371-379.

Nahm, E. S., Preece, J., Resnick, B., & Mills, M. E. (2004). Usability of health Web sites for older adults: A preliminary study. Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 22, 326-34.

Nahm, E. S., & Resnick, B. (2001). Homebound older adults' experiences with the Internet and e-mail. Computers in Nursing, 19, 257-263.

Nahm, E.-S., Resnick, B., DeGrezia, M., & Brotemarkle, R. (2009). Use of discussion boards in a theory-based health web site for older adults. Nursing Resarch, 58, 419-426.

Nahm E. S., Resnick, B., & Gaines, J. (2004). Testing the reliability and validity of computer-mediated support measures among older adults: A pilot study. Computers, Informatics, Nursing, 22, 211-219.

Näsi, M., Räsänen, P., & Sarpila, O. (2012). ICT activity in later life: Internet use and leisure activities amongst senior citizens in Finland. European Journal of Ageing, 9, 169-176.

Nasmith, W., & Parkinson, M. (2008). Senior citizens embrace change and make a new technology work for them. Electronic Library, 26, 673-682.

Nayak, L. U. S., Priest, L., & White, A. P. (2010). An application of the technology acceptance model to the level of Internet usage by older adults. Universal Access in the Information Society, 9, 367-374.

Niemelä, R., Huotari, M.-L., & Kortelainen, T. (2012). Enactment and use of information and the media among older adults. Library & Information Science Research, 34, 212-219.

Nimrod, G. (2009). The Internet as a resource in older adults' leisure. International Journal on Disability and Human Development, 8, 207-214.

Nimrod, G. (2010). Seniors’ online communities: A quantitative content analysis. The Gerontologist, 50, 382-392.

Nimrod, G. (2010). The fun culture in seniors’ online communities. The Gerontologist, 51, 226-237.

Noel, J. G., & Epstein, J. (2003). Social support and health among senior Internet users: Results of an Online survey. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 21(3), 35-54.

Nugent, C. D. (2007). ICT in the elderly and dementia. Aging & Mental Health, 11, 473-476.

Nyman, S. R., Hogarth, A. H., Ballinger, C., & Victor, C. (2011). Representations of old age in falls prevention websites: Implications for likely uptake of advice by older people. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74, 366-374.

Nyman, S. R., & Yardley, L. (2009). Usability and acceptability of a website that provides tailored advice on falls prevention activities for older people. Health Informatics Journal, 15, 27-39.

Olson, K. E., O’Brien, M. A., Rogers, W. A., & Charness, N. (2011). Diffusion of technology: Frequency of use for younger and older adults. Ageing International, 36, 123-145.

Opalinski, L. (2001). Older adults and the digital divide: Assessing results of web-based survey. Journal of Technology in Human Services, 18, 203-221.

Ordonez, T. N., Yassuda, M. S., & Cachioni, M. (2011). Elderly  online: Effects of a digital inclusion program in cognitive performance. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 53, 216-219.

Pan, S., & Jordan-Marsh, M. (2010). Internet use intention and adoption among Chinese older adults: From the expanded technology acceptance model perspective. Computers in Human Behavior, 26, 1111-1119.

Pfeil, U., Zaphiris, P., & Wilson, S. (2009). Older adults’ perceptions and experiences of online social support. Interacting with Computers, 21, 159-172.

Pfeil, U., Zaphiris, P., & Wilson, P. (2010). The role of message-sequences in the sustainability of an online support community for older people. Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication,15, 336-363.

Raban, Y., & Brynin, M. (2006). Older people and new technologies. In R. Kraut, M. Brynin, & S. Kiesler (Eds.), Computers, phones, and the Internet: Domesticating information technology (pp. 43-50). New York: Oxford University Press.

Rau, P. P., & Hsu, J. (2005). Interaction devices and Web design for novice older users. Educational Gerontology, 31, 19-40.

Reisenwitz, T., Iyer, R., Kuhlmeier, D. B., & Eastman, J. K. (2007). The elderly's Internet usage: An updated look. Journal of Consumer Marketing, 24, 406-418.

Robertson-Lang,  L., & Major, S. (2011). An exploration of search patterns and credibility issues among older adults seeking online health information. Canadian Journal on Aging, 30, 631-645.

Rodríguez, M. D., Gonzalez, V. M., Favela, J., & Santana, P. C. (2009). Home-based communication system for older adults and their remote family. Computers in Human Behavior, 25, 609-618.

Russell, C., Campbell, A., & Hughes, I. (2008). Ageing, social capital and the Internet: Findings from an exploratory study of Australian ‘silver surfers’. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 27, 78-82.

Ryu, M.-H., Kim, S., & Lee, E. (2009). Understanding the factors affecting online elderly user’s participation in video UCC services. Computers in Human Behavior, 25, 619-632.

Sayago, S., & Blat, J. (2010). Telling the story of older people e-mailing: An ethnographical study. International Journal of Human-Computer Studies, 68, 105-120.

Savolainen, L., Hanson, E., Magnusson, L,. & Gustavsson, T. (2008). An Internet-based videoconferencing system for supporting frail elderly people and their carers. Journal of Telemedicine & Telecare, 14, 79-82.

Schmiedek, F., Bauer, C., Lövdén, M., Brose, A., & Lindenberger, U. (2010). Cognitive enrichment in old age: Web-based training programs. Journal of Gerontopsychology and Geriatric Psychiatry, 23, 59-67.

Seals, C. D., Clanton, K., Agarwal, R., Doswell, F., & Thomas, C. M. (2008). Lifelong learning: Becoming computer savvy at a later age. Educational Gerontology, 34, 1055-1069.

Selwyn, N. (2004). The information aged: A qualitative study of older adults’ use of information and communications technology. Journal of Aging Studies, 18, 369–384.

Shah, M. N., Swanson, P. A., Nobay, F., Peterson, L.-K. N., Caprio, T. V., & Karuza, J. (2012). A novel Internet-based geriatric education program for emergency medical services providers. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 60, 1749-1754.

Shapira, N., Barak, A. & Gal, I. (2007). Promoting older adults' well-being through Internet training and use. Aging & Mental Health, 11, 477-484.

Small, G. W., Moody, T. D., Siddarth, P., & Bookheimer, S. Y. (2009). Your brain on Google: Patterns of cerebral activation during Internet searching. The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 17, 116-126.

Siegers, K., van Boxtel, M. P. J., & Jolles, J. (2007). The effects of computer training and Internet usage on the use of everyday technology by older adults: a randomized controlled study. Educational Gerontology, 33, 91-110.

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