Relational components in the use of digital devices and apps: Mapping media appropriation processes among older adults in Sweden

	Self-initiated and self-performed	Self-initiated and supported	Other-initiated and self-performed	Other-initiated and supported
Initiation phase	Appropriation starts as a transaction between the person and the material and broader social environment. Other known agents do not actively prompt appropriation.	Appropriation starts as a transaction between the person and the material and broader social environment. Other known agents do not actively prompt appropriation.	Appropriation starts through transactions with known others actively prompting initiation.	Appropriation starts through transactions with known others actively prompting initiation.
Purchase, installation, and initial learning phase	The person manages the appropriation process by themself, through transactions with media technology.	Other persons in everyday life support the appropriation based on the needs of the older adults, but appropriation unfolds primarily in being actively fuelled by the older adults.	The person manages the appropriation process by themself, through transactions with media technology.	The person receives support in the appropriation process by known others. These agents are active in fuelling appropriation.
Type of media device or app use	Both continuous use of devices and apps, and appropriation of new device and app uses.	Both continuous use of devices and apps, and appropriation of new device and app uses.	Mainly appropriation of new device and app uses.	Mainly appropriation of new device and app uses.

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