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Abstract
Collaboration with a married partner has been suggested as a potential strategy to help acquire and retain new skills in older adulthood. Yet, few studies have evaluated how older married couples work together when problem-solving through cognitive-based tasks. The present study involved a usability analysis of the performance and interaction of 40 healthy, community-dwelling older adults, or 20 older married couples, while using an in-vehicle global positioning system (GPS) for the first-time in a laboratory setting. Results suggest that couples utilize different interactive strategies that affect performance. Understanding how older married couples work together could inform strategies that facilitate collaborative learning in older adulthood.
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*Statistically significant difference between groups (p < .05).
*Statistically significant difference between groups (p < .05).
1Scenario #2: From the seniors' center, determine route to the following.
a Subtask 1: “the closest XYZ restaurant.”
b Subtask 2: “the closest XYZ pharmacy.”
c Subtask 3: “the closest XYZ bank.”
1Scenario #2: From the seniors' center, determine route to the following.
a Subtask 1: “the closest XYZ restaurant.”
b Subtask 2: “the closest XYZ pharmacy.”
c Subtask 3: “the closest XYZ bank.”
d Total Partner Assistance: Total guidance + Total confirmation.