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The Technology Acceptance Model posits that perceived usefulness (PU), and perceived ease of use (PEOU) are key factors in predicting technology use.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study aimed to examine associations between PU, PEOU, ICT use, and loneliness among low-income, older Asian Americans.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n Cross-sectional survey data were gathered from predominately older Asian Americans in affordable senior housing (N=401). Using exploratory factor analysis and Horn parallel analysis, we examined 12 survey items to identify factors accounting for variance in ICT use. We deployed structural equation modeling to explore relationships among the latent factors and loneliness, adjusting for demographic and cognitive factors.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Exploratory factor analysis and Horn parallel analysis revealed 3 factors that accounted for 56.48% (6.78\/12) total variance. PEOU combined items from validated subscales of tech anxiety and comfort, accounting for a 28.44% (3.41\/12) variance. ICT use combined years of technological experience, computer, tablet, and smartphone use frequency, accounting for 15.59% (1.87\/12) variance. PU combined 2 items assessing the usefulness of technology for social connection and learning and accounted for a 12.44% (1.49\/12) variance. The 3-factor structural equation modeling revealed reasonable fit indexes (\u03c72133=345.132; P<.001, chi-square minimum (CMIN)\/df = 2595, comparative fit index (CFI)=0.93, Tucker-Lewis Index (TLI)=0.88). PEOU was positively associated with PU (\u03b2=.15; P=.01); PEOU and PU were positive predictors of ICT use (PEOU \u03b2=.26, P<.001; PU \u03b2=.18, P=.01); and ICT use was negatively associated with loneliness (\u03b2=\u2013.28, P<.001). Demographic and health covariates also significantly influenced PU, PEOU, ICT use, and loneliness. English proficiency and education positively predicted PEOU (r=0.25, P<.001; r=0.26, P<.001) and ICT use (\u03b2=1.66, P=.03; \u03b2=.21, P<.001), while subjective cognitive decline and Asian ethnicity were positively associated with loneliness (\u03b2=.31, P<.001; \u03b2=.25, P<.001).<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n This study suggests that targeted interventions enhancing PU or PEOU could increase ICT acceptance and reduce loneliness among low-income Asian Americans. 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