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Think older people are technophobes? Think again

Librarian Bertrand Bobis (L) teaches a senior citizen how to use a Facebook account during a class at a branch of the New York Public Library in New York August 13, 2012. Seniors, some in their 90s, could soon be making new friends on Facebook thanks to New York libraries offering classes to help the elderly learn, or brush up their social network skills. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SOCIETY SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION) - RTR36TKI

Older Americans who use the internet tend to view technology in a positive light. Image: REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

Monica Anderson
Research Associate, Pew Research Center
Andrew Perrin
Research Assistant, Pew Research Center
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