Perception of Information on Internet by the Elderly in Tambon Berkprai, Bann Pong District, Ratchaburi Province

Abstract

     The objectives of this research were 1) to study the information perception behavior on the internet network of the elderly in Berk Prai Sub-district, Ban Pong, Ratchaburi province 2) to study the problem of information perception on the internet network of the elderly in Berk Prai Sub-district, Ban Pong, Ratchaburi province and 3) to compare the problems of information perception on the internet network of the elderly in Berk Prai Sub-district, Ban Pong, Ratchaburi province according to gender, education level and income. The sample group used in this research is 302 the elderly in Berk Prai Sub-district, Ban Pong, Ratchaburi province. The research tools were questionnaires. Statistics used for data analysis were percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test and one-way analysis of variance. The results showed that the elderly began to perceive information on the internet for 3-4 years, receiving information on the internet every day. The duration of using internet is about 1-2 hours and is used during 6:01 PM - 12:00 AM. Learn how to use the internet from family. The reason for using internet because it is fast and up to date. The purpose of receiving information on the internet is to keep track of news and new knowledge by accessing media and news websites and percept the information on the internet network in the form of videos at most. The elderly had overall problems in perception of information on the Internet at a high level. The highest mean was the elderly having difficulty using language, followed by having visual problems, not understanding commands or programs. The least average is the lack of typing skills and the equipment used is insufficient and the elderly in Berk Prai Sub-district with different genders had no difference in overall perception of information on the internet. As for the elderly who have different levels of education, occupation and income, there were problems in perceived information on the internet network at statistical significance at the .05 level.