Naslov
Digital Literacy of Older People and the Role of Intergenerational Approach in Supporting Their Competencies in Times of COVID-19 Pandemic

Autori
Kanižaj, Igor ; Brites, Maria Jose

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Human Aspects of IT for the Aged Population : Design, Interaction and Technology Acceptance : 8th International Conference, ITAP 2022, Held As Part of the 24th HCI International Conference, HCII 2022 : Proceedings, Part I / Gao, Qin ; Zhou, Jia - Cham : Springer, 2022, 335-345

ISBN
978-3-031-05580-5

Skup
24th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI 2022)

Mjesto i datum
Online, 26.06.2022. - 01.07.2022

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Digital divide ; Digital literacy ; Participatory workshops ; Older people ; COVID-19 ; Croatia

Sažetak
This paper presents the preliminary results of two research projects conducted in Croatia and Europe that tackle the issues of digital literacy and the digital divide among older citizens. This methodology combines both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including a public opinion poll and a case study with intergenerational workshops on digital and media literacy. Both studies were conducted during the pandemic, after the second half of 2020 and in 2021, thus providing information about unexpected and imposition uses of digital technologies among older people and both revealed low levels of participation in the digital environment associated with the lack of digital skills and weak infrastructure. The innovative concept of the research was also highlighted through the involvement of journalism students, which contributed to the promotion an intergenerational guidance and support to older people. This support was provided mainly in terms of promoting online digital literacy.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Informacijske i komunikacijske znanosti

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