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.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 559-577 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Ergonomics |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ageing
- Computer tasks
- Ergonomic intervention
- Information processing
- Stress
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
- Psychology(all)
- Applied Psychology
- Human Factors and Ergonomics