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A Study on the Information Seeking Behaviour of the Elderly in Kerala: A Gerontological Perspective.

Author(s) Dr. Lebia Gladis N P, Ms. Divina Rosiline D'silva
Country India
Abstract Kerala, with one of the highest proportions of elderly in India, faces growing concerns regarding ageing, independence, and social inclusion. Understanding the information-seeking behaviour of older adults is vital to ensuring their access to health, welfare, and social resources from a Gerontological perspective. The study aimed to examine the patterns, preferred sources, challenges, and perceived benefits of information-seeking among elderly people in Kerala. A structured questionnaire was administered to 95 respondents aged 60 years and above. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics to generate percentage-wise distributions of responses across demographic, behavioural, and attitudinal variables. The majority of respondents (46.7%) belonged to the 71–75 age group, with women representing 73.3% of the sample. Health information (66.7%) was the most sought, followed by welfare schemes (40.0%) and financial matters (26.7%). Family members (60.0%) and newspapers (46.7%) were the most common sources, while family remained the most trusted (46.7%). Digital literacy was limited, with 40.0% citing lack of digital skills as a barrier, yet 73.3% expressed interest in learning digital methods. Access to information was perceived as enhancing independence and security by most respondents. Elderly information-seeking in Kerala is shaped by a reliance on traditional and interpersonal sources, alongside emerging interest in digital media. The findings highlight the need for community support, accessible formats (e.g., large-font booklets, TV/radio updates), and digital literacy programmes. Strengthening such interventions can improve elderly empowerment, well-being, and social integration.
Keywords Elderly,Information-seeking behaviour,Kerala,Gerontology,Digital literacy,Information access
Field Sociology > Data / Information / Statistics
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-11
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.66343
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