Did COVID-19 Increase ICT Use Among Middle-Aged and Older Japanese?
2024
Did COVID-19 Increase ICT Use Among Middle-Aged and Older Japanese?
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Author Information
Author(s): Katagiri Keiko
Primary Institution: Kobe University
Hypothesis
The study aims to scrutinize the surge in ICT adoption among middle-aged and older Japanese adults during the pandemic.
Conclusion
COVID-19 has played a pivotal role in mitigating the digital schism among older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants exhibited a notable escalation in smartphone, tablet, personal computer, and WiFi utilization by 26.2%, 14.5%, 21.6%, and 24.3%, respectively.
- 3.5%, 6.5%, 7.9%, and 34.8% of respondents commenced utilizing audio, images, videos, and online platforms, respectively, during the pandemic.
- Favorable evaluation of internet utility, female gender, non-employment status, and initiation of audiovisual media usage during the pandemic were positively associated with increased utilization of ICT devices.
Takeaway
During the COVID-19 pandemic, older Japanese people started using technology like smartphones and computers more than before.
Methodology
An internet survey targeting individuals aged 50-69 in Tokyo and Osaka was conducted in March 2021.
Participant Demographics
Individuals aged 50-69 residing in the Tokyo and Osaka metropolitan areas.
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