scholarly journals News or social media? Socio-economic divide of mobile service consumption

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (185) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iñaki Ucar ◽  
Marco Gramaglia ◽  
Marco Fiore ◽  
Zbigniew Smoreda ◽  
Esteban Moro
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Video Streaming ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Economic Research ◽  
Mobile Phone Data ◽  
Mobile Service ◽  
Service Usage ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
E Mail

Reliable and timely information on socio-economic status and divides is critical to social and economic research and policing. Novel data sources from mobile communication platforms have enabled new cost-effective approaches and models to investigate social disparity, but their lack of interpretability, accuracy or scale has limited their relevance to date. We investigate the divide in digital mobile service usage with a large dataset of 3.7 billion time-stamped and geo-referenced mobile traffic records in a major European country, and find profound geographical unevenness in mobile service usage—especially on news, e-mail, social media consumption and audio/video streaming. We relate such diversity with income, educational attainment and inequality, and reveal how low-income or low-education areas are more likely to engage in video streaming or social media and less in news consumption, information searching, e-mail or audio streaming. The digital usage gap is so large that we can accurately infer the socio-economic status of a small area or even its Gini coefficient only from aggregated data traffic. Our results make the case for an inexpensive, privacy-preserving, real-time and scalable way to understand the digital usage divide and, in turn, poverty, unemployment or economic growth in our societies through mobile phone data.

scholarly journals Emotional triggering and low socio-economic status as determinants of depression following acute coronary syndrome

2011 ◽  
Vol 41 (9) ◽  
pp. 1857-1866 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Steptoe ◽  
G. J. Molloy ◽  
N. Messerly-Bürgy ◽  
A. Wikman ◽  
G. Randall ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Emotional Stress ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Acute Emotional Stress ◽  
Increased Risk

BackgroundThe determinants of depression following acute coronary syndrome (ACS) are poorly understood. Triggering of ACS by emotional stress and low socio-economic status (SES) are predictors of adverse outcomes. We therefore investigated whether emotional triggering and low SES predict depression and anxiety following ACS.MethodThis prospective observational clinical cohort study involved 298 patients with clinically verified ACS. Emotional stress was assessed for the 2 h before symptom onset and compared with the equivalent period 24 h earlier using case-crossover methods. SES was defined by household income and education. Depression was measured with the Beck Depression Inventory and the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression and anxiety with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale 3 weeks after ACS and again at 6 and 12 months. Age, gender, ethnicity, marital status, the Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events risk score, duration of hospital stay and history of depression were included as covariates.ResultsEmotional stress during the 2-h hazard period was associated with increased risk of ACS (odds ratio 1.88, 95% confidence interval 1.01–3.61). Both low income and emotional triggering predicted depression and anxiety at 3 weeks and 6/12 months independently of covariates. The two factors interacted, with the greatest depression and anxiety in lower income patients who experienced acute emotional stress. Education was not related to depression.ConclusionsPatients who experience acute emotional stress during their ACS and are lower SES as defined by current affluence and access to resources are particularly vulnerable to subsequent depression and anxiety.

scholarly journals Social Media Exposure It’s Relationship to Contingencies of Self-Worth and Happiness of Generations X and Y Nurses

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 327-346
Author(s):  
Angel Grace Fio Bingcang ◽  
Krishanne Mae F. Fallar ◽  
Patricia Joy A. Cequiña ◽  
Hilfred Dan U. Dela Torre
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Generation X ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Media Exposure ◽  
Correlational Design ◽  
Self Worth ◽  
And Gender

Introduction: Social media or social networking sites have been widely used to get connected with family and friends and stay up-to date with the recent news, research, and many more. The effect, however, created an impact whether it brings positive or negative result to the end users. This study was conducted to determine the relationship of social media exposure to the contingencies of self-worth and happiness of Generations X and Y nurses. Methods: The researchers used a descriptive correlational design. A modified version of Crocker’s Contingencies of Self-worth Scale, Oxford Scale of Happiness and a self-constructed social media exposure questionnaire were used to measure the variables being studied. Data from 125 respondents comprising of both generation X and Y respondents were analyzed and interpreted using mean, standard deviation, Kruskal Wallis test, and Pearson correlation. Results: Results showed that Facebook was commonly used by the respondents followed by Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat, respectively. Facebook was used for an average of at least one to three hours. Contingencies of self-worth and happiness were both high. Those belonging to low income class have a significantly lower level of happiness. Discussion: The results showed that there is no significant relationship between social media exposure of Generation X and Y nurses and contingencies of self-worth and happiness. Those belonging to the Generation X are happier than Generation Y regardless of their age and gender. Further, happiness is affected by economic status. It is recommended that future studies be done utilizing wide variety of samples in a larger population.  

scholarly journals Socio-economic status and extent of adoption of climate resilient technologies in the Eastern Plain Zone of Uttar Pradesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (AAEBSSD) ◽  
pp. 281-286
Author(s):  
S. R. Devegowda ◽  
Saket Kushwaha ◽  
P. S. Badal
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Old Age ◽  
Family Size ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Similar Pattern ◽  
Middle Age ◽  
Nuclear Family ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Socio Economic Status

The study focused on extent of adoption of climate resilient technologies and socioeconomic status of the farmers in the eastern plain zone of Uttar Pradesh. Data collected from flood and usar affected blocks of Varanasi and Chandauli subjected to analysis. High adoption of climate resilient technologies noticed followed by low and medium adoption. Farmers belonged to middle age and young age adopted climate resilient technologies more compare to old age farmers. Illiterates adopted less compare primary and secondary educated farmers, where they adopted more. Nuclear family constituted more in high and low adoption groups similar pattern followed in joint family. Among all groups of adoption, the medium family size accounted for the most adoptions, followed by the medium and big family sizes. Low income was predominant among farmers of all groups whereas high adopted farmers had higher income than medium and low adopted farmers. The majority of the farmers had medium farming experience, which affected positively on adoption more than high and low experience, low adopted farmers having less expertise. Farmers with a high extension contact used more climate resilient technology.

scholarly journals How Are Community Socio-Economic Factors Associated with the Sales of Unhealthy Products: Alcohol, Tobacco and Unhealthy Snack Food in Low Income Communities

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 294-294
Author(s):  
Lauren Wallace ◽  
Elizabeth Racine ◽  
Rajib Paul ◽  
Shafie Gholizadeh ◽  
Caitlan Webster
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Snack Food ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Unhealthy Snacks ◽  
Unhealthy Snack ◽  
Socio Economic Factors ◽  
Alcohol Sales

Abstract Objectives People under stress tend to use unhealthy coping mechanisms including using products like alcohol, tobacco and unhealthy snacks. The purpose of this study is to assess how measures of community socio-economic status, which may be proxies for community stress, are associated with the sales of unhealthy products (alcohol, tobacco, and unhealthy snacks) at a discount variety store chain. Specifically, we consider the following measures of community socio-economic status: population racial/ethnic composition, % of households on SNAP, % of households without a vehicle, walkability score and median community income. Methods Mixed effects linear regressions with random effects were used to examine the relationship between the weekly unit sales (per 1000 population) of three outcome variables (tobacco, alcohol, unhealthy snacks) and community socio-economic factors: % of households on SNAP, % of households without a vehicle, and median community income. Results The sales of alcohol, tobacco, and unhealthy snacks increased as the % of the population participating in SNAP increased. Other measures of community socio-economic status were not significantly (at 5% significance level) associated with tobacco or unhealthy snack sales. However, for alcohol sales, increases in: the median household income, walkability score and % of African American residents, were associated with a decrease in alcohol sales. Conclusions Low income neighborhoods frequently experience greater health burden compared to higher income neighborhoods. Understanding and quantifying the relationship between financial stress and unhealthy product consumption can help public health professionals intervene before chronic diseases manifest. Funding Sources Robert Woods Johnson Foundation.

scholarly journals No moment wasted: the primary-care visit for adults with diabetes and low socio-economic status

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (01) ◽  
pp. 18-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shari D. Bolen ◽  
Paulette Sage ◽  
Adam T. Perzynski ◽  
Kurt C. Stange
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Health Behavior ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Low Ses ◽  
Primary Care Visit ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Socio Economic Status

AimTo better understand the type and range of health issues initiated by patients and providers in ‘high-quality’ primary-care for adults with diabetes and low socio-economic status (SES).BackgroundAlthough quality of care guidelines are straightforward, diabetes visits in primary care are often more complex than adhering to guidelines, especially in adults with low SES who experience many financial and environmental barriers to good care.MethodsWe conducted a qualitative study using direct observation of primary-care diabetes visits at an exemplar safety net practice in 2009–2010.FindingsIn a mainly African American (93%) low-income population with fair cardiovascular control (mean A1c 7.5%, BP 134/81 mmHg, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol 100 mg/dL), visits addressed a variety of bio-psychosocial health issues [median: 25 problems/visit (range 13–32)]. Physicians most frequently initiated discussions about chronic diseases, prevention, and health behavior. Patients most frequently initiated discussions about social environment and acute symptoms followed by prevention and health behavior.ConclusionsPrimary-care visits by diabetes patients with low SES address a surprising number and diversity of problems. Emerging new models of primary-care delivery and quality measurement should allow adequate time and resources to address the range of tasks necessary for integrating biomedical and psychosocial concerns to improve the health of socio-economically disadvantaged patients.

Who are the High Hospital Users? A Canadian Case Study

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noralou Roos ◽  
Charles Burchill ◽  
Keumhee Carriere
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Health Care Use ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
The Poor ◽  
Patterns Of Use ◽  
Household Incomes ◽  
Hospital Days

Objectives: Researchers have taken two different approaches to understanding high use of hospital services, one focusing on the large proportion of services used by a small minority and a second focusing on the poor health status and high hospital use of the poor. This work attempts to bridge these two widely researched approaches to understanding health care use. Methods: Administrative data from Winnipeg, Manitoba covering all hospitalizations in 1995 were combined with public use Census measures of socio-economic status (neighbourhood household income). High users were defined as the 1% of the population who spent the most days in hospital in 1995 ( n = 6487 hospital users out of population of 648 715 including non-users). Results: One per cent of the Winnipeg population consumed 69% of the hospital days in 1995. Thirty-one per cent of the highest users were among the 20% of residents of neighbourhoods with the lowest household incomes, and 10% of the highest users were among the 20% from neighbourhoods with the highest household incomes. However, on most other dimensions, including gender, age, average days in hospital, average admissions, percentage who died in hospital and diagnostic reasons for being hospitalized, the similarities between high users, regardless of their socio-economic group, were striking. Conclusions: The lower the socio-economic status, the more likely an individual is to make high demands on hospitals. However, patterns of use as well as the diseases and accidents that produce high use among residents of low income neighbourhoods are not much different from those that produce high use among residents of high income neighbourhoods.

scholarly journals Is participation in food and income assistance programmes associated with obesity in California adults? Results from a state-wide survey

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 645-652 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cindy W Leung ◽  
Eduardo Villamor
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
California Health Interview Survey ◽  
Poverty Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Assistance Program ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity

AbstractObjectivePublic assistance programmes may increase risk of obesity among adults. The current study assessed whether participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP; formerly the Food Stamp Program), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or California Work Opportunities and Responsibilities to Kids (CalWorks) was associated with obesity, independent of socio-economic status and food insecurity.DesignA cross-sectional analysis of the 2007 Adult California Health Interview Survey. Outcome measures included BMI and obesity. Distribution of BMI and prevalence of obesity were compared by participation in each programme, using weighted linear and binomial regression models in which BMI or obesity was the outcome, respectively, and programme participation was the predictor.SettingA population survey of various health measures.SubjectsNon-institutionalized adults (n 7741) whose household income was ≤130 % of the federal poverty level.ResultsThe prevalence of obesity was 27·4 %. After adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics, food insecurity and participation in other programmes, the prevalence of obesity was 30 % higher in SNAP participants (95 % CI 6 %, 59 %; P = 0·01) than in non-participants. This association was more pronounced among men than women. SSI participation was related to an adjusted 50 % higher prevalence of obesity (95 % CI 27 %, 77 %; P < 0·0001) compared with no participation. SNAP and SSI participants also reported higher soda consumption than non-participants of any programme. CalWorks participation was not associated with obesity after multivariable adjustment.ConclusionsParticipation in SNAP or SSI was associated with obesity independent of food insecurity or socio-economic status. The suggestion that these associations may be mediated by dietary quality warrants further investigation among low-income populations.

scholarly journals The Influence of Psycho-Social Environment and Socio-Economic Status on Early Language Development Among Toddlers

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Bardha Kika
Keyword(s):  
Language Development ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Early Education ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Influential Factor ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Problems ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Socio Economic Status

Learning to talk is one of the most visible and important achievements of early childhood (Rvachew, 2015). Language skills, in particular, are critical to children’s adjustment in school and in later life (Benner, Nelson, Ron, Epstein, 2002). There is evidence to suggest that children with language problems may develop social, emotional,and behavioral problems (Schoon, Parsons, - Rush, 2010). In the literature, the environment with all its complexities it is mentioned as one of the most influential factor for the language development (Johnston, 2010). However, most of the studies that treated this aspect have been conducted in developed countries and less is known whether the pattern of influence is the same among other underrepresented study population. This study is focused on identification of the role of the environment on the toddlers’ language development in a low-income country, such as Kosovo. In total, 201 randomly selected parents (55% males) from three kindergartens in Kosovo were interviewed for this study. We used the Communication and Symbolic Behavior Scales Developmental Profile (CSBS DP; Wetherby-Prizant, 2002) to collect the data and a demographic questionnaire to identify the characteristics of the environment. The preliminary results show a positive correlation between parental education and toddlers’ language development (r = .19, p - .01). Moreover, a positive correlation was found between socio-economic status and toddlers’ language (r = .21, p - .05). Importantly, it was found that there are significant differences between toddlers’ language that frequent kindergarten and the group of toddlers that do not frequent early education institution. The present finding goes into the same line with other studies that confirm environment as important factor on language acquisition. Not only parent’s education, but also the economic status is shown to play a major role on language development. Most importantly, it is shown that along with family kindergarten influences the toddler language skills. These results that attend kindergarten have significantly higher language skills. This can serve to develop intervention programs in Kosovo, to raise awareness among general population for the importance of the early education attendance, which currently is less than 10%.

scholarly journals PENGARUH MEDIA SOSIAL DAN STATUS SOSIAL EKONOMI TERHADAP PERILAKU KONSUMTIF SISWA KELAS XI IPS SMA NEGERI I GUBUG

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dewi Larasati ◽  
Efriyani Sumastuti ◽  
Dwi Prastiyo Hadi ◽  
Mahmud Yunus
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Quantitative Approach ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Consumptive Behavior

This study aims to determine the effect of the use of social media and socioeconomic status on the consumer behavior of class XI IPS students of SMA Negeri 1 Gubug both commercially and simultaneously. the population in this study was 106 students with a sample of 84 students. This study uses a quantitative approach. The results of this study were obtained Y = -8,890 + 0,855X1 + 0,606X2. Social media simultaneously has a positive and significant effect on consumptive behavior in XI IPS students of SMA Negeri 1 Gubug. Socio-economic status has a positive and significant influence on the consumptive behavior of SMA Negeri 1 Gubug students. Partially, social media and socioeconomic status influence consumer behavior by 0.527 meaning that the contribution of variable X (independent) is social media and socioeconomic status to the Y variable (dependent) consumer behavior is 52.7% while the remaining 47.3 % is influenced by other variables.

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