scholarly journals The Impact of Digitalization on Social Inequality

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-108
Author(s):  
Maria A. Yudina
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Inequality ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Digital Inequality ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
The Impact

The Object of the Study. Modern theoretical and methodological approaches to the assessment of social inequality. The Subject of the Study. Internationally used indicators to assess the digital divide. The Purpose of the Study is analyzing of the theoretical and methodological approaches used in international practice to assess digital inequality in order to find ways to improve the indicators which currently are used in the Rossiyskaya Federatsiya. The Main Provisions of the Article. This author examines the following aspects of the impact of digitalization on Russian society: changes in the availability of information resources for different categories of the population caused by the use of ICT, differentiation in special skills for using ICT, and differences in the dynamics of changes in the quality and standard of living. The process of theoretical and methodological understanding of the phenomenon of digital inequality began in the second half of the XX century. It was initially understood as an economic difference between people in terms of their access to certain technologies, however it gradually gained a more comprehensive conceptualization as a systemic phenomenon: a manifestation of structural social inequality in a network society. Today researchers identify three levels of the digital divide (or steps in its evolution), highlighting the growing role of digital skills as well as social connections, intellectual, motivational and wider – human capital in social stratification. The problem of the inequality between individuals on the matter of using digital skills to improve level and quality of life is exacerbated by Industry 4.0 implementation and realization of the Russian government project of the creation of the digital economy. Analysis of the current Rosstat data from the point of view of three levels of digital inequality showed significant improvements in its first level – every year ICT becomes more accessible for Russians. The increase in the number of users leads to a drop in the average indicators of digital skills proficiency, nevertheless the number of Russians using such technologies to improve their level and quality of life is gradually growing. However, additional work is needed in this direction to make the reduction of third-level inequality a sustainable trend. The analysis of indicators which currently are used in the Rossiyskaya Federatsiya to assess the development of the information society, carried out in the framework of this study, demonstrated their compliance with international standards. The theoretical and methodological problem of the statistical methodology used by The Rosstat was revealed: the current indicators do not allow to reflect the correlation between the employment of the population and it’s level of the digital skills. Therefore the indicators currently used in Russiya for digital divide evaluation do not allow to access the readiness of the population to the transition period between industrial revolutions which are always accompanied by the primary wave of technological unemployment in the process of creative destruction of social and economic systems. The Russian state program «Digital Economy» had the strategic target «to launch a regular monitoring to identify the needs of different groups of the working population in the formation of digital economy competencies with the involvement of employers» by June 2019. However checking of the governmental sites of the authorities, who are responsible for the implementation of the mentioned monitoring showed that it is still not ready or just doesn’t accessible for general public.

scholarly journals Smart Cities as a New Quality of Life Standard

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 120-125
Author(s):  
N. Yu. Pivkina
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Economic Research ◽  
Substantial Contribution ◽  
The Impact

Over the past ten years, the creation of smart cities has become a priority in the development of the digital economy over the world. It is reflected not only in official documents of the leading international organisations including the United Nations (UN), the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the European Commission but also in scientific research of many foreign scientists. There are several approaches to the definition of the term “smart city”. This article will overcome some theoretical gaps in a holistic research approach to the study of smart cities, especially in terms of the impact of information and telecommunication technologies on improving the quality of life and well-being of urban residents, because creating a comfortable living environment is one of the most essential tasks in the concept of a smart city. The author paid particular attention to the analysis of the literature on the problems of smart cities based on the international databases of scientific citing — Web of Science and Scopus; a resulting publication stream made it possible to assess the effectiveness of research in subject areas related to economics. The most significant number of projects to create smart cities were implemented in European cities. Researchers from the UK made a substantial contribution to the development of international standards. In Russian practice, this topic is just beginning its development, both in legal and regulatory documents and in economic research. An important step in solving this problem should be the implementation of the national program “Digital Economy of the Russian Federation” and the project “Smart City” in the framework of the national project “Housing and Urban Environment” in 2019.

STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF RAISING THE RETIREMENT AGE ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY IN RUSSIA AND EUROPE

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana Apenko ◽  
◽  
Olga Kiriliuk ◽  
Elena Legchilina ◽  
Tatiana Tsalko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Economic Growth ◽  
Economic Policy ◽  
Labor Relations ◽  
Pension Reform ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Institutional Changes ◽  
Retirement Age ◽  
The Impact

The article presents the results of a study of the impact of pension reform in Russia on economic growth and quality of life in a digital economy, taking into account the experience of raising the retirement age in Europe. The aim of the study was to identify and analyze the impact of raising the retirement age on economic growth in the context of the development of digitalization in Russia and a comparative analysis with European countries. Results: the studies conducted allowed us to develop a system of indicators characterizing the impact of raising the retirement age on economic growth and the quality of life of the population in the context of digitalization. The authors found that raising the retirement age leads to a change in labor relations in Russia and Europe. The application of the proposed indicators can be used in the formation of a balanced state socio-economic policy in the field of institutional changes in the field of labor relations and raising the retirement age. The study was carried out under a grant from the RFBR № 19-010-00362 А.

Risks of the Digitalization of Life of the Population and Ways of Decreasing Them

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4-1) ◽  
pp. 180-203
Author(s):  
Elena Stukalenko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Short Period ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

Digital technologies, ubiquitous in our daily life, have radically changed the way we work, communicate, and consume in a short period of time. They affect all components of quality of life: well-being, work, health, education, social connections, environmental quality, the ability to participate and govern civil society, and so on. Digital transformation creates both opportunities and serious risks to the well-being of people. Researchers and statistical agencies around the world are facing a major challenge to develop new tools to analyze the impact of digital transformation on the well-being of the population. The risks are very diverse in nature and it is very difficult to identify the key factor. All researchers conclude that secure digital technologies significantly improve the lives of those who have the skills to use them and pose a serious risk of inequality for society, as they introduce a digital divide between those who have the skills to use them and those who do not. In the article, the author examines the risks created by digital technologies for some components of the quality of life (digital component of the quality of life), which are six main components: the digital quality of the population, providing the population with digital benefits, the labor market in the digital economy, the impact of digitalization on the social sphere, state electronic services for the population and the security of information activities. The study was carried out on the basis of the available statistical base and the results of research by scientists from different countries of the world. The risks of the digital economy cannot be ignored when pursuing state social policy. Attention is paid to government regulation aimed at reducing the negative consequences of digitalization through the prism of national, federal projects and other events.

scholarly journals The Digital Divide, Editura Polity Press, Cambridge, Regatul Unit, 2020. Jan van Dijk

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 244-248
Author(s):  
Mirela-Lăcrimioara Cosma
Keyword(s):  
Social Inequality ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Digital Inequality ◽  
Social Division ◽  
Media Technologies ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Level Ii ◽  
Digital Skills

The Digital Divide is the result of 25 years of research in the field of digital division. It summarizes the latest studies from access to digital devices (first level of the digital divide), to digital skills and use (level II) and the results/benefits of using or not using digital (level III). The aim of the paper is to clarify the latest concepts on digital inequality and its relationship with social division. Jan van Dijk presents the theories underlying the spread of technology in society and the main directions of approach in recent studies, according to which the use of media technologies reduces social inequality, increases social inequality or has no effect on it.

scholarly journals DIGITAL GAP IN MODERN INFORMATION SOCIETY

2019 ◽  
pp. 209-217
Author(s):  
T. Belyatskaya ◽  
V. Knyazkova
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
Digital Inequality ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Modern Information ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
Digital Gap ◽  
Definition Of

The development of the information society has led to the emergence of the phenomenon of the digital divide (the digital inequality). The article discusses the main methodological approaches to the definition of this concept, and also describes the author's approach to its identification and methods of detection. The authors identify the following factors that influence the digital divide: economic, social, technical, infrastructural, language factor, as well as the factor of knowledge and skills in the field of ICT. The significance of this phenomenon is explained by the fact that its influence on people's lives is enormous. Modern ICT are multifunctional and multitasking, penetrating into all spheres of human life. According to the authors, at this stage of the development of the information society and the electronic (digital) economy, it is necessary to develop a set of measures aimed at reducing the digital divide in order to prevent its deepening.

The Impact of the Digital Economy on the Quality of Life

2019 ◽  
pp. 417-423
Author(s):  
Vladimir M. Razumovsky ◽  
Alexandra V. Sultanova ◽  
Oksana S. Chechina ◽  
Svetlana A. Nikonorova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Impact of venous ulcers on patients' quality of life: an integrative review

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 2021-2029 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiana Lopes Joaquim ◽  
Rose Mary Costa Rosa Andrade Silva ◽  
Maria Paz Garcia-Caro ◽  
Francisco Cruz-Quintana ◽  
Eliane Ramos Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Integrative Approach ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Venous Ulcers ◽  
Varicose Ulcer ◽  
Review Study ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze knowledge gathered about the impact of venous ulcers on patients' quality of life. Method: Systematic bibliographic review study with an integrative approach. Databases of MEDLINE, LILACS, IBECS, CINAHL Complete, Web of Science, Scopus, and CUIDEN Plus were used for selection with the PICOT guiding criteria, through the DeCS and MeSH: adult, aged, varicose ulcer, and quality of life, in Portuguese, Spanish, and English. The inclusion criteria were: full original articles available in the databases selected with adherence to the theme in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, published from 2007 to 2016. Results: The sample included 14 national and international articles with different methodological approaches and investigative contexts, published from 2012 to 2016. Conclusion: Chronic venous ulcers act on patients' bio-psycho-social-spiritual and socioeconomic spheres, having a negative impact on their quality of life.

scholarly journals The role of personal social capital in shaping the quality of life

2021 ◽  
pp. 82-93
Author(s):  
Valentina Afanas'evna Sushko
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
The People ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Methodological Approaches ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Personal Interests

The subject of this research is the analysis of the impact of social capital upon the quality of life. The author reveals the theoretical-methodological approaches of foreign and Russian scholars towards the concept of social capital and its components. In the course of research, it was established that personal social capital affects the quality of life of the Russian residents, outlines the circle of their interests and values, as well as provides real opportunities for the fulfillment of personal interests and needs. This article leans on the empirical data that was obtained as a result of a questionnaire-based survey conducted in 2019 and involved 1,803 people from 22 constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The main conclusion of this research consists in the statement that personal social capital, namely such its components as financial security and social connections, affect the quality of life of the people, to a certain extent form the range of their interests and values, as well as provide real opportunities for the fulfillment of personal interests and needs.

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

158: The Impact of Skeletal-Related Events on Preferences and Health-Related Quality of Life of Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer

2004 ◽  
Vol 171 (4S) ◽  
pp. 42-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin P. Weinfurt ◽  
Liana D. Castel ◽  
Yun Li ◽  
Fred Saad ◽  
Justin W. Timbie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Metastatic Prostate Cancer ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Skeletal Related Events ◽  
The Impact
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