The role of biometric identification on the quality of life of older adults.

This article investigates the impact of biometric identification technology, specifically Ghana’s national biometric identity system known as the Ghana Card, on the quality of life of older adults in a developing country context. Using a mixed-methods approach grounded in flow theory, the study identifies four key benefits for older adults: improved healthcare access, enhanced information access, social inclusion, and socio-economic development. Quantitative analysis employing partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) and artificial neural networks (ANN) reveals that improved healthcare access, information access, and socio-economic development significantly enhance older adults’ quality of life, while social inclusion, although positive, does not have a statistically significant effect. These findings provide insights for policymakers and practitioners aiming to leverage biometric systems to support the well-being of older populations, emphasizing the prioritization of healthcare, information, and economic factors over social inclusion in this context.