Abstract
This study investigated Singapore older adults’ attitudes toward technology during the COVID-19 pandemic when in-person socializations have been negatively impacted. One hundred and forty-four older adults (range = 60-85 years old) participated in a large-scale survey that included questions such as their attitudes toward technology, severity and fear of COVID, as well as frequency of social support and contact with relatives and friends. Results revealed that the more severe the COVID situation in their area was, the more they believe that technology is useful and could enhance their effectiveness, and the more they like the idea of using technology in their daily activities, Fs>6.60, Bs>1.71, ps<.01. Furthermore, social support could facilitate the adoption of technology in older adults, F=6.31, B=.89, p=.013. Paradoxically, the fear of COVID could collaterally increase the hesitation of using technology in older adults for fear of making mistakes they cannot correct, F=8.50, B=1.30, p=.004.