How Are Senior Citizens Capable to Cope with the World of Digital Natives?

This study discusses the continuously growing threat to senior citizens*), later called seniors, who can be isolated from society if their digital competencies and experiences are too poor in today's digital world. To cope with one's pursuits, seniors need to actively construct and maintain their capabilities in flexible ways in the world of digital devices in response to the changing vicissitudes of life. Thus, the claim above illuminates that learning from experiences is highly valued in the digital world. Seniors must closely consider the changes in the environment and flexibly respond to them as we live in a world of constantly unexpected incidents and changes. In the future, seniors are more and more expected to accept modernized and renewed digital systems to survive in everyday life. The results of this study indicate that the readiness, willingness, and ability to develop oneself digitally are influenced partly by the knowledge and skills resulting from the studies and work experience and partly by the necessity and force of the digital world. The global challenges call seniors for new directions in education and training. The outcome of this study helps digital trainers and specialists educate senior trainees on a curriculum basis in subjects requiring their digital skills. Consequently, seniors also want to be regarded as good citizens in this digital field.