Investigation of Social Media Use of Adults Above 50 Years Old

The aim of this study was to investigate the social media usage in adults over 50 years of age. The participants of the study consisted of 98 adults over 50 years old living in Bartin province. Data were collected in face to face environment. The research was designed with mixed method. Personal information form, a scale and semi-structured interview form were used as data collection tools. Descriptive analysis, nonparametric tests and content analysis were used for data analysis. As a result of the research, there was no difference in the social media usage status of the participants depending on their gender, while there was a difference in the social media usage status of the participants according to their age groups, working status and educational level. When the participant opinions were examined; it is understood that participants often use social media to follow the agenda / people. When the codes are examined, it is seen that the participants mostly talk about communication / interaction and educational use while explaining the reasons for using social media. It is understood that the participants prefer not to use social media mostly because of lack of technical knowledge and skills. Afterwards, it is seen that the reasons for not making any contribution / unnecessary, health problems, not attracting attention and not being widespread / not being used in the past were among the reasons for not using social media.