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A Study on the Perceived Usefulness of Smart Home Design for Older Adults in China

Authors
Zhichao Zou1, Rina Abd Shukor1, *, Rong Dong1, Peicong Dai2
1City University Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, 46100, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
2Ningxia University of Science and Technology, No. 1 Xueyuan Road, Shanshui Avenue, Dawukou District, Shizuishan, 753000, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China
*Corresponding author. Email: rina.shukor@city.edu.my
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Rina Abd Shukor
Available Online 26 February 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-541-6_80How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Smart homes; Elderly persons; Perceived usefulness; TAM model; Interior design; Multimodal interaction; Age-friendly spaces
Abstract

As China’s population continues to age at an accelerating pace, research and implementation of age-friendly smart home solutions have emerged as a critical frontier within interior design. While smart home systems hold significant potential to enhance the quality of life, security, and convenience for older adults, their actual adoption rates remain considerably lower than anticipated. Centring on “perceived usefulness” as the core variable, this paper examines the subjective cognitive and behavioural response mechanisms of elderly users during smart home utilisation. Drawing upon the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and its extensions (STAM, PD-STAM), it analyses six key influencing factors through the lens of technological integration points in interior space design: functional utility, interface friendliness, spatial coordination, emotional interactivity, collaborative mechanisms, and risk controllability. Furthermore, the paper introduces novel design concepts such as “multimodal interaction”, “emotion-linked lighting”, and “personalised usage algorithms”, offering innovative perspectives for future smart age-friendly design practices.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 5th International Conference on Culture, Design and Social Development (CDSD 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
26 February 2026
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978-2-38476-541-6
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-541-6_80How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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