1. Not like them: ageism
1.1. This main code reflects how the elderly are viewed and how they interact with digitalisation.
1.1.1. Stereotypes
1.1.1.1. Growing up with internet as advantage for young people
1.1.2. Negative perceptions
1.1.2.1. Seniors being behind
1.1.2.2. Too late to be included
1.1.2.3. Age as a determinant of inclusion
1.1.3. Othering of those without digital skills
1.1.3.1. Similar age
1.1.3.1.1. Positioning outside of age cohort
1.1.3.2. Relations with less digital people
1.1.3.2.1. Description relationship with less included elderly
1.1.3.2.2. Othering of those without skills
1.1.3.2.3. Reluctance of elderly to switch digitalisation
1.1.3.2.4. Inability
1.1.3.2.5. Hostile interactions
2. Feelings
2.1. Some of the elderly experience certain feelings when transitioning to digitalisation or keeping up with it. At this main code, you can find their feelings that accompany digitalisation.
2.1.1. Negative feelings due to inexperience
2.1.1.1. Anger
2.1.1.2. Fear and incompetence
2.1.1.3. Sense of helplessness in the face of change
2.1.2. Anxiety
2.1.2.1. Expressing concern at internet use among young people
2.1.2.2. Experienced anxiety due to lack of access
2.1.2.3. Fear of updates and loss of ability due to change
2.1.3. Feeling under pressure
2.1.3.1. Feeling forced to learn
2.1.3.2. Feeling pressured to learn
3. No involvement digitalisation
3.1. With this main code, you can find out why some of the elderly have not jumped on the digital train. What factors make them more reluctant to make that switch to the digital world (why they are not onboard).
3.1.1. Reasons why they are not involved
3.1.1.1. Insufficient knowledge
3.1.1.2. Fast-growing computer evolution
3.1.1.3. Hesitant approach
3.1.1.4. Failure of domestication
3.1.1.5. Not possessing the resources
4. Independency
4.1. Under this main code, you can find out why the elderly want to be able to use digital tools independently. So what they consider important about independence in the digital world we live in today.
4.1.1. Highly value independence
4.1.2. Way to remain autonomous
4.1.3. Holding of old age
5. Involvement digitalisation
5.1. Under this main code, you will find all kinds of reasons why the elderly are involved in digitalisation. Why they made this switch and how they got involved in that digital switch.
5.1.1. The role of young people
5.1.1.1. Grew up with the internet
5.1.1.2. Being young as pressure to keep up
5.1.2. Involvement reasons
5.1.2.1. Skills & interest
5.1.2.1.1. Explaining they are skilled enough
5.1.2.1.2. Having extra free time helps
5.1.2.1.3. Interest in computers
5.1.2.2. Courses & past experience
5.1.2.2.1. Explaining past experiences
5.1.2.2.2. Work-related experiences
5.1.2.2.3. Immediately following courses
5.1.2.3. Being able to look after themselves digitally
5.1.2.3.1. Appreciating being seen
5.1.2.4. Owning technology
5.1.3. Importance of involvement
5.1.3.1. Out of interest
5.1.3.1.1. Learning through interest
5.1.3.1.2. Motivation as a tool
5.1.3.1.3. Eagerness to learn
5.1.3.2. Life without digitalisation
5.1.3.2.1. Less ways to stay in touch
5.1.3.2.2. Other problems
5.1.3.3. Keeping up to stay on top
5.1.3.3.1. Acquiring basic knowledge
5.1.3.3.2. Determination
5.1.3.3.3. Hard-working for skills acquisition