Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the impact of technology usage on
moral competence of young and older adults. The sample consisted of 309
participants both young adults (n=189) and their parents (n=120) hence
referred as older adults. The participants were administered Moral
Competence Test (Lind, 2008) and a self-developed Technology Usage
Questionnaire along with the demographic information questionnaire. Moral
competence was expected to be predicted by use of technology in relation to
age group. Results showed that there were significant gender differences in
technology usage and moral competence of older adults. Technology usage
did not show independent significant impact on moral competence of
participants. However, age group moderated in the relationship between the
technology usage and moral competence. Similar findings were observed
for gender. Implications regarding moral competence across gender and age
groups are discussed.
Farhat Jamil, Ruhi Khalid. (2015) Use of Technology and Moral Competence across Younger and Older Adults, Journal of Arts and Social sciences, Volume 2, Issue 2.
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