We want to hear from you!
Older adults in British Columbia are invited to take part in 1-on-1 interviews about using and learning digital skills to help build programs for digital inclusion.
About the Study
We’re looking for older adults in British Columbia who are interested in sharing their experiences with digital tools, such as phones, computers, tablets, apps, or online services.
Participation involves an in-person*one-on-one interview (30–45 minutes) with a friendly member of our team based in Victoria, BC. Your insights will help guide the design of future digital literacy programs.
* If you’re comfortable signing the consent form online, we’re happy to do the interview by video call.
This project collects information about older adults’ experiences with digital technology to inform program design. Participation is completely voluntary, and all personal information will be handled safely and kept confidential.
This project has been reviewed and approved by the Community Research Ethics Board. If you feel you have not been treated according to the descriptions in our information, or your rights as a participant in research have been violated during the course of this project, you may contact the Chair, Community Research Ethics Board, at:
Community Research Ethics Office (Canada) Corp. c/o Centre for Community Based Research, 140 Westmount Road North, Waterloo ON N2L 3G5;
No incentives are offered.
FAQs
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Identify digital skills gaps.
Understand current habits, confidence, and frustrations with technology
Learn how older adults prefer to learn digital skills
Help shape programs that meet real needs
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Adults aged 60+ living in British Columbia
Interested in sharing experiences with digital tools (phones, computers, tablets, apps, online services)
No prior tech expertise required
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One-on-one interview (30–45 minutes)
Questions about your experiences with technology, digital confidence, learning preferences, and barriers
You can:
Skip any question
Stop the interview at any time
Withdraw your data later if desired
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Collection: Only the information necessary to understand learning needs
Use: Information will be used solely for research, analysis, and program development purposes. Research findings will also be anonymized to be shared with other organizations addressing the grey digital divide.
Your access to research: You can choose whether or not to receive a summary of the anonymized results or join the Digital Bridge Society’s program waitlist.
Storage: Password-protected devices; identifiers replaced with codes
Retention: Up to 5 years, then securely destroyed