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Pulsing heart with feelings: Not alone, 56 per cent, sense of purpose 67 per cent, satisfied 96 per cent, happy 80 per cent, relaxed 45 per cent, confident 58 per cent, "Na!" 3-4 per cent

9. Feelings and benefits associated with blogging: Older Bloggers Survey

August 19, 2018

Most older bloggers feel satisfaction, happiness, confidence, a sense of purpose and being “not alone”. Blog bonus: mental stimulation & challenges to achieve.

8. Motivation: why do older bloggers blog?

August 17, 2018

In our survey of older bloggers we wanted to discover something about their motivation, rewards, and feelings around blogging. First we asked why they blog, and gave them the chance to choose several answers. 117 people answered this question. Any blogger may have several reasons for blogging. The three most popular reasons chosen by these older […]

Cartoon of two older people; one speech bubble says "Being human?", other says "That's WhY I'm blogging!"

7. How do older bloggers cope with the technical and physical problems of blogging? Very well, thank you!

August 16, 2018

The older bloggers in our survey answered two questions about technological and management challenges of blogging, and physical problems that might hinder the ability to blog. Besides answering multichoice questions many participants commented thoughtfully on these two questions. Every comment helps to create a comprehensive picture, and is of value in itself. Technical issues and finding […]

Time Magazine cover: person of the year 2006 is "You. You control the Information Age."

6. Historic data about bloggers: their age and choice of blogging platforms

August 13, 2018

I’m continuously searching for data about older bloggers, and yesterday I discovered a 2006 study from the Pew Internet & American Life project titled Bloggers: A portrait of the internet’s new storytellers. Now, 2006 is 12 years ago. To an older person, that’s like yesterday, but in internet terms it’s a lifetime. Their findings are fascinating.

Mature person frowns while reading on a phone

5. Older bloggers: choice of devices and channels

August 12, 2018

What devices do older bloggers use for reading and writing blogs? Laptop and desk computers are favourites for both consumption and production, but smaller devices also have their devotees. Q. 10. Where do you usually read blogs? Choose one answer, even if you sometimes use a different device. on a mobile phone: 12% on an iPad or […]