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Research Articles

Navigating the Mobile Applications: The Influence of Interface Metaphor and Other Factors on Older Adults’ Navigation Behavior

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Pages 1184-1200 | Received 14 Mar 2021, Accepted 12 Dec 2021, Published online: 20 Apr 2022

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