Easy Voter Jitin Patel

Perception of Electronic Voting Systems in Relation to Traditional Voting Methods Amongst

Elderly Citizens

User Study Conditions

• Fill out two identical mock ballots– Once on Electronic Ballot– Once on Paper Ballot

• Complete Questionnaire after Study• 15 Participants– Elderly Citizens, approximately age 65+– Study Completed in retirement home

Results/Analysis

• Participants generally preferred and liked the electronic ballot over paper ballot– Participants without computer experience were

surprised at the simplicity of the ballot• Easier to follow the computer• Many find paper ballots to be difficult to follow

• Conclusion: A computer-aided ballot would make voting easier for elderly people– Computer Aided voting could be made mobile for

visits to retirement homes to provide experience with the system