The Physical–Digital Divide: Exploring the Social Gap Between Digital Natives and Physical Natives

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (8) ◽  
pp. 1167-1184 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Ball ◽  
Jessica Francis ◽  
Kuo-Ting Huang ◽  
Travis Kadylak ◽  
Shelia R. Cotten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Ties ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Digital Natives ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Demographic Group ◽  
The Social ◽  
Information And Communication

Older adults are the most digitally divided demographic group. The present study explores how older adults perceive the physical use of information and communication technologies (ICTs), particularly across generations and contexts. Data for the present study come from nine focus groups. Seniors acknowledge that ICTs help them connect with geographically distant social ties, but that they lead to feelings of disconnection with geographically close social ties. We label this phenomenon the “physical–digital divide,” which exists when a group feels ostracized or offended when those around them engage with ICTs while they themselves are not or cannot engage with ICTs. Younger generations are often referred to as “digital natives” and older generations as “digital immigrants.” A more apt label for older adults may be “physical natives,” as their preferred method of communication involves physical face-to-face interactions and traditional codes of etiquette. Suggestions are made for reducing the physical–digital divide.

Use of Information and Communication Technologies among Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Seifert ◽  
Shelia R. Cotten
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The United States ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Measurement Tools ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Advance Research

In the United States, more people are turning 65 daily than at any prior point in history. This demographic transition will likely continue for several decades. Older adults experience health declines as they age in addition to increased chronic health conditions. Though older adults are increasingly using information and communication technologies (ICTs), a digital divide still exists. In this chapter, the authors provide an overview of the research on the digital divide and ICT use among older adults, including what is currently known about the impacts of ICT use on older adults’ health and quality of life, limitations in measurement tools and existing data sources, and future directions for others hoping to advance research on this topic.

scholarly journals Technology to Support Social, Health, and Well-Being Outcomes Among Older Adults

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 426-426
Author(s):  
Walter Boot
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Social Health ◽  
Technology Proficiency ◽  
Health And Wellbeing ◽  
Technology Intervention ◽  
Information And Communication

Abstract In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, information and communication technologies (ICTs) are primarily how many people communicate, socialize, and receive healthcare. In a recent Pew report, experts in the role of technology in society believe that post-COVID-19 pandemic, society will continue to be far more technology-driven than pre-pandemic. That is, technology will play an even greater role in our lives in the “new normal.” However, compared to younger adults, many older adults are less likely to adopt the technologies needed to perform these everyday tasks. Differences in technology proficiency, acceptance, and adoption between groups is often referred to as the “digital divide,” and older adults are more likely to be on the disadvantaged side of this digital divide. This session explores the potential of technology to support social, health, and wellbeing outcomes among older adults, and the challenges involved. This session will start with a talk by A. Lothary on the success and challenges of using a simple video chat platform to address loneliness and social isolation. S. Shende will present a video-technology intervention for older adults with and without cognitive impairment, and how this intervention was designed to facilitate engagement. This will be followed by a presentation by X. Lin on the relationship between social media usage and well-being across the lifespan, and mediators of this relationship. The session will conclude with a presentation by W. Qin on predictors of older adults’ use of telehealth technology to support health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals From Primary Orality to Secondary Orality

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 146-163
Author(s):  
Hussaini U. Tsaku
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Secondary Orality ◽  
Primary Orality ◽  
Development Objectives

There are two sides to the phenomenon of globalization: the positive and the negative. On the negative side, it is apparent that indigenous cultures and performances are being dangerously diluted and annihilated due to the unprecedented proliferation of globalized values and norms. On the positive however, globalization has opened up many cultures to the world by removing physical distances and space, creating a phenomenon of cultural syncretism evident in information and communication technologies. In this paper, the researcher tries to examine the possibility of internationalizing Nyum Onzho and some aspects of the theatre in order to promote, showcase and project its theatricality across the world through the instrumentality of the variables of globalization such as the television, video-film format and internet sources.Among the Eggon, a story is called Onzho and the art of the storytelling itself is called Nyum Onzho. Hence, Nyum Onzho is the art of storytelling. The aim of this performance is to produce an individual who is transparent, honest, respectful, skilful, and cooperative and one who could conform to the social order of the society. This art of storytelling is central to the life of every Eggon person. It is largely secular and the most eclectic and dynamic in form and content.This paper also explores the proposition for a paradigm shift from primary orality to secondary orality. That is, from its original face-to-face format into the digital format.It also examines how Nyum Onzho performance and the indices of globalisation could be adapted to each other and harnessed in the service of development objectives of the Eggon people. This paper concludes that, despite the challenges, losses and treat inherent in globalization, there are also significant gains,opportunities and benefits the advent of globalization has offered. It therefore becomes imperative for the Eggon people to key into these numerous benefits and opportunities globalization has provided to internationalize, promote and showcase their culture and cultural performance to the global community.

Bridging the Digital Divide in Nigerian Information Landscape

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-31
Author(s):  
Adekunle P. Adesola ◽  
Grace Omolara Olla
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Social ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Digital Gap ◽  
Social Divide ◽  
Information Landscape

In the global economy, the use of ICTs in everyday activities enables individual or communities to reduce the social divide and also enable them benefit from the internet and other information and communication technologies (ICTs), thereby competing effectively in the global economy. This study examines the concept of digital divide, types and manifestations globally and in the Nigerian context and the role of the library in bridging the persistent gap. The chapter further highlights previous attempts to bridge the digital gap in Nigeria and concludes with a range of recommendations.

Demographic and territorial determinants of the variability of the degree of digital divide

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-45
Author(s):  
Tomasz Śmiałowski
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
The Social ◽  
Region Of Residence ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Demographic Processes ◽  
Unequal Access ◽  
The One

One of the inevitable outcomes of the development of information society is the phenomenon of digital divide. Unequal access to and unequal use of information and communication technologies (ICT) by Polish households affect the economic, social and demographic processes. The aim of the article is to determine the influence of demographic and territorial factors on the level of digital divide and its variability among Polish households in the years 2003–2015. The study was conducted on the basis of data from the reports of the Social Diagnosis and Statistics Poland’s data on households’ budgets, and utilised an original, author- -created indicator of digital divide. The results demonstrated that in the analysed period, the level of digital divide and its variability were growing when, on the one hand, the age of the members of the households taken into account in the research was, and on the other, when their number was decreasing. No influence of these persons’ sex or the region of residence was observed.

scholarly journals Roadblocks and Resolutions in the Technological Journey

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norma J Linton
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Retirement Community ◽  
Personal Stories ◽  
New Information ◽  
The Social ◽  
Computer Club ◽  
Information And Communication

A twelve-year ethnographic study of the use of computers by older adults (70+) in a U.S. retirement community spans the years of 1996 to 2008. The challenges of learning about new information and communication technologies are chronicled through the personal stories of members of a self-started computer club. Described here are the social networks that resulted from computing as well as the emotional and physical costs of keeping up with cultural innovations throughout the life cycle. Also considered are the merits of a prolonged relationship with research participants.Двенадцатилетнее этнографическое изучение использования компьютеров пожилыми людьми (70+ лет) пенсионного сообщества США охватывает период с 1996 по 2008 гг. Испытания изучением новых информационных и коммуникационных технологий отмечаются через личные истории членов компьютерного клуба, созданного по собственной инициативе. Здесь описываются социальные сети, происходящие от использования компьютеров, а также эмоциональные и физические затраты, связанные с постоянно меняющимися культурными инновациями на протяжении всего жизненного цикла. Рассмотрены также достоинства длительных отношений с участниками исследования.  Une étude ethnographique de douze ans de l'utilisation des ordinateurs par les personnes âgées (70+ ans) dans une communauté de retraite des États-Unis a été faite sur la période de 1996 à 2008. Les épreuves liées à l'apprentissage de nouvelles informations et des technologies de la communication sont enregistrées à travers les histoires personnelles des membres d'un club informatique auto-initié. Sont décrits ici les réseaux sociaux qui ont résulté de l’utilisation des ordinateurs ainsi que les coûts émotionnels et physiques liés à la maintenance d’un savoir des innovations culturelles tout au long du cycle de vie. Les mérites d'une relation prolongée avec les participants de la recherche sont également considérés.

scholarly journals The Impact of the Digital Divide on the Adoption of e-Government in Greece

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elias Gounopoulos ◽  
Sotirios Kontogiannis ◽  
Ioannis Kazanidis ◽  
Stavros Valsamidis
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Regression Equations ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Government Services ◽  
The Social ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Low Educated ◽  
The Impact

The adoption of e-government services and the active e-participation of citizens may be affected by the pre-dominant socio-economic inequalities. The current study examined the impact of the digital divide to the use of e-government and e-participation services. We used the micro-data from the national survey on the use of Information and Communication Technologies by the Greek households and individuals. This survey was conducted by the Greek Statistical Authority in 2017, in a representative sample of the Greek population (n = 3321). We analyzed the data using logistic regression equations. According to the results, the social exclusion factors may influence the use of e-government services. The most important socio-economic factors affecting the decision to use e-government services are the educational level, age and citizenship. The e-participation of the citizens in various democratic processes is only influenced by their educational attainment. This work highlights the impact of the digital divide to every aspect of our digital life. The state should implement policies to address the digital divide focusing on the vulnerable social subgroups, such as the low-educated and older people. The findings of our research may help the policymakers to conceptualize the effect of the digital divide to e-government adoption, in a multidimensional and integrative way. Keywords: e-government, Greece, digital divide, e-services, digital skills

Technologies Disability and Inclusion

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tomas Brusell
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Future Development ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Disabled ◽  
Information And Communication

When modern technology permeates every corner of life, there are ignited more and more hopes among the disabled to be compensated for the loss of mobility and participation in normal life, and with Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Exoskeleton Technologies and truly hands free technologies (HMI), it's possible for the disabled to be included in the social and pedagogic spheres, especially via computers and smartphones with social media apps and digital instruments for Augmented Reality (AR) .In this paper a nouvel HMI technology is presented with relevance for the inclusion of disabled in every day life with specific focus on the future development of "smart cities" and "smart homes".

Cultural Aspects and Digital Divide in Europe

MedienJournal ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 14-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ursula Maier-Rabler
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Individual Member ◽  
Policy Practice ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Policy Strategies

This paper aims to make a contribution toward an improvement of European e-policy practice. lt is inspired by the conviction that successfuJ e-policy strategies can lead to ba­lanced chances for all members in certain societies to aquire the absolutely indispensable capabilities for decision-making in the context of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). Following the path of the development of e-policy papers it has to be stated that many goals have not yet been achieved. The techno-deterministic concepts 'access' and 'usage' seem not to reach far enough to get people really involved andin­formed. Many more aspects have tobe considered in order to create a clirnate for inno­vation where different choices made by different individuals according to their different social, economic or cuJtural backgrounds do not lead automatically to the well known either or not, connected or not-connected, haves or have-nots, but to a variety of pat­terns of involvement. In this paper, we argue for different e-policy strategies according to cultural aspects in certain societies. And hereby we will focus on the cultural aspects of information itself, on the notion of information in different information cultures. lt also seems important to mention at this stage that we believe that getting all members of society involved in the ICT-innovation process in order to provide the basis for in­formed decisions by each individual member is the most important task of e-policy.

scholarly journals La colaboración mediada por tecnología como estrategia para potenciar visitas guiadas

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Analía Roxana Dávila
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Open Science ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Technology Centers ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
National University ◽  
Information And Communication

It is proposed to analyze the scope and limitations that Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) offer as collaboration mediators; and enhancers of innovative experiences in non-formal education spaces. To this end, it is proposed to implement a methodology mediated by ICTs to promote and achieve greater use of the guided visits to the interactive science and technology centers. The work contemplates, firstly, carrying out a bibliographic inquiry and background review of interactive science and technology centers in different Ibero-American countries and secondly, it is proposed to design a methodology to enhance collaboration mediated by technologies in the framework of visits to centers interactives and then apply this methodology to a particular case study to measure its impact. The experience will take place at the Open Science and Technology Interactive Center (CICyT) of the National University of Lanús and proposes, through a specific intervention, comparatively analyzing 3 types of guided visits: a) traditional in-person visit format, b) visit face-to-face with instance of collaboration activities without the use of technology, c) interaction mediated by ICTs prior to the visit, face-to-face visit with use of ICTs, and instance of interaction mediated by ICTs after the visit, which will then be contrasted with the antecedents and theoretical studies found in the bibliography.

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