The attitudes of 55- to 65-year-olds toward the use of information technologies are discussed in this book. The focus of the study is on the life-changing events that occur for late-middle-aged adults who are transitioning into retirement. The interviewee results, from 24 participants in Finland and Sweden, show that transitions influence the participants’ lives significantly.

I find the topic to be very interesting, but I do find the sample size quite small. In addition, the study was done in Finland and Sweden; it may not be applicable to countries with different cultural settings. For example, late-middle-aged people in Asia might have different attitudes toward retirement and different perceptions of technology than the Europeans surveyed. As such, the credibility of the reported results could easily be challenged. It is, however, undeniable that information technology can be used to facilitate social inclusion, create social networks, carry out daily activities, improve quality of life, and ultimately enhance the independent living of those who are 55 and older [1,2,3].

As technology continues to progress and significantly impact the lives of older adults, this study serves as a starting point to understanding their needs as they transition into a new phase of life.