2025 - Towards a Strengths-based PEER Framework

2025, Article
Towards a Strengths-based PEER Framework: How peer learning behaviours help develop ICT competencies in older adults ︎

Figueiredo, B., Luu, N., Buschgens, M., Aleti, T., Sheahan, J., Martin, D.M., Hjorth, L., Reid, M.

Behaviour & Information Technology

This study takes a strengths-based approach, focusing on older adults’ capabilities and agency in peer-led ICT learning environments. Drawing on qualitative data from observations and interviews with learners and peer tutors at an older adult learning organisation, we identify four key strengths-based behaviours, forming the PEER framework. Our findings demonstrate how peer learning can empower older adults and offer theoretical and practical contributions to the design of ICT programmes that build on older adults’ strengths.

Jacob Sheahan, PhD

Jacob Sheahan, PhD

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