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Household type, gender, and digital literacy among older adults in South Korea

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This study investigates the effect of household type, gender, and their potential interaction on the digital literacy of individuals aged 65 and above in South Korea. The study employs a group comparison design, with each comparison evaluated once using t-tests and multiple classification analysis. Results show that older adults living in multi-person households have higher levels of digital literacy than those living alone. Moreover, a significant interaction effect exists between household type and gender; that is, men living in multi-person households exhibit the highest proficiency in using mobile devices. This study offers helpful insights into the effect of household type on the digital literacy of older people.

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Choi, JY., Lee, MJ. Household type, gender, and digital literacy among older adults in South Korea. Univ Access Inf Soc (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-023-01064-0

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