Approaches To The Definition Of The Term "Digitalization"

Abstract

This article analyzes various approaches to the definition of the term "digitalization", examines the problems of the role, influence and significance of the digitalization process in modern society, examines the position of the authors of scientific papers on this problem, as well as individual elements, characteristics and goals of this process. In order to solve this issue, general theoretical methods were used -analysis, comparison, generalization of the researchers works to determine the meaning of the term "digitalization" in various directions of the influence of the phenomenon under consideration. At the same time, in order to study the relevance of the problem posed by this work, the analysis of scientific positions on the significance and impact of digitalization on certain spheres of public life has been carried out. Based on the results of the study, the author identifies individual approaches, highlights distinctive features, and also proposes an author's approach to defining the term "digitalization", formulates a conclusion about the role and significance of the digitalization process in the 21st century in the life of individual citizens and society as a whole. Thus, within the framework of the study, its goal and objectives have been achieved -the study and analysis of approaches to the definition of the concept of "digitalization", as well as the comparison and generalization of the positions of researchers on this issue, the criteria for the phenomenon under consideration have been established.