Susanna Joo
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About
Susanna Joo’s research lies at the intersection of gerontechnology, human-computer interaction, and social psychology, with a focus on how older adults adapt to emerging digital tools. Her work critically examines the psychosocial barriers to technology adoption among aging populations, particularly in South Korea. In her 2021 study on technology anxiety, Joo demonstrated that social support from family and educational context interact in complex ways to reduce or exacerbate older adults’ fear of using digital devices—a finding with direct implications for designing inclusive training programs. That paper, along with her investigation into perceived usefulness and ease of use of wearable robots, has each garnered 3 citations, establishing her as an emerging voice in age-friendly technology design. Joo’s contributions are especially notable for bridging quantitative survey methods with real-world policy concerns, such as how to make assistive robots more intuitive for seniors. Her work underscores that successful technology adoption among older adults depends not only on device simplicity but also on the social ecosystems that surround them. For students and researchers in human-centered computing or gerontology, Joo’s research offers a nuanced framework for understanding the interplay between social support, anxiety, and technology acceptance in later life.
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