Digital Literacy Changes Over Time and Life Satisfaction in Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Kang Miseon, Lee Seolah, Jung Inhye, Lee Hyo Jung
Primary Institution: Yonsei University
Hypothesis
This study aimed to identify patterns of digital literacy changes in older adults before and after the COVID-19 pandemic and examined how life satisfaction differs based on subtypes of digital literacy changes over time.
Conclusion
The majority of older adults saw a rise in their digital literacy skills during the COVID-19 pandemic, and those with higher digital literacy levels reported greater life satisfaction.
Supporting Evidence
- The patterns of older adults’ digital literacy changes were classified into four subtypes.
- 60.9% of participants were in the low-level increase group, while 4.2% were in the rapid increase group.
- Three groups had higher life satisfaction than the low-level increase group.
Takeaway
Older adults are getting better at using technology, especially during the pandemic, and those who improve their skills tend to be happier.
Methodology
Data were drawn from the ‘Media Panel’ by the Korea Information Society Development Institute, and Latent Class Growth Analysis and multiple regression analyses were employed.
Participant Demographics
Individuals over 65 who maintained their living arrangements.
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