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Idosos em situação de rua ou vulnerabilidade social: facilidades e dificuldades no uso de ferramentas computacionais
Authors: Marcos Antonio da Eira Frias , Heloisa Helena Ciqueto Peres, Valclei Aparecida Gandolpho Pereira , Maria Célia de Negreiros , Wana Yeda Paranhos , Maria Madalena Januário Leite
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This study aimed to identify the advantages and difficulties encountered by older people living on the streets or social
vulnerability, to use the computer or internet. It is an exploratory qualitative research, in which five elderlies, attended
on a non-governmental organization located in the city of São Paulo, have participated. The discourses were analyzed
by content analysis technique and showed, as facilities, among others, to clarify doubts with the monitors, the stimulus
for new discoveries coupled with proactivity and curiosity, and develop new skills. The mentioned difficulties were
related to physical or cognitive issues, lack of instructor, and lack of knowledge to interact with the machine. The
studies focusing on the elderly population living on the streets or in social vulnerability may contribute with evidence
to guide the formulation of public policies to this population.
Key words: Aged; Social Vulnerability; Information Technology.