Wendy Lipworth

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Wendy Lipworth is a leading researcher at the intersection of gerontechnology and human-centered design, with a primary focus on understanding technology acceptance among older adults and their caregivers. Her major contribution lies in critically informing and extending existing technology acceptance models—such as the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT)—through rigorous qualitative inquiry. By conducting in-depth studies with older persons and caregivers, Lipworth has illuminated nuanced factors beyond performance and effort expectancy, including emotional, social, and contextual influences that shape real-world adoption of aging-in-place technologies. Her most-cited work (2024, 44 citations) exemplifies this approach, providing rich empirical evidence that challenges purely quantitative frameworks and offers actionable insights for designers and policymakers. This research has significant implications for developing supportive technologies that enable older adults to age independently while alleviating caregiver burden. Lipworth’s work is notable for bridging theoretical models with lived experiences, making her a key voice in human-computer interaction and gerontology. Her findings continue to guide the ethical and effective deployment of assistive technologies, ensuring they meet the genuine needs of aging populations.