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Research on the Impact of the Digital Divide on the Elderly

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DOI: 10.23977/jsoce.2024.060612 | Downloads: 8 | Views: 121

Author(s)

Qi Yu 1

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1 School of Political Science and Law, University of Jinan, Jinan, China

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Qi Yu

ABSTRACT

With the acceleration of global informatization, digital technology has gradually penetrated into various aspects of daily life. However, this change has also brought about a new social inequality phenomenon: the digital divide. The digital divide refers to the gap between different groups in terms of technology access, information acquisition, technology use, and digital literacy, particularly affecting the elderly population. Due to the decline in physiological and cognitive abilities, as well as social environmental factors, the elderly population is often at a disadvantage when facing rapidly developing digital technologies, leading to significant difficulties in accessing, using, and adapting to technology. The digital divide not only limits the elderly from enjoying the convenience brought by digitalization, but may also have negative impacts on their social participation, mental health, and quality of life. This article aims to explore the current situation of the digital divide faced by the elderly population, analyze its various impacts, and propose strategies and policy recommendations to narrow this divide. Research has found that the impact of the digital divide on the physical and mental health of the elderly is negative, and there are significant differences between urban and rural areas. Effectively addressing this issue can improve the quality of life for the elderly and promote the digital inclusive development of society.

KEYWORDS

Digital governance; digital gap; aged

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Qi Yu, Research on the Impact of the Digital Divide on the Elderly. Journal of Sociology and Ethnology (2024) Vol. 6: 80-84. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jsoce.2024.060612.

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