Improving the digital skills of older adults in a COVID-19 pandemic environment

Garcia, Kerolyn Ramos; Rodrigues, Liliana; Pereira, Leonardo Costa; Busse, Grażyna; Irbe, Madara Mara; Almada, Marta; Christensen, Cindy; Midão, Luís; Dias, Inês; Heery, Daniel; Hardy, Rachel; Quarta, Barbara; Poulain, M.; Bertram, Mariola; Karnikowski, Margô Gomes de Oliveira; Costa, Elı́sio

doi:10.1080/03601277.2021.1905216

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“…Previous research has indicated that older adults are less digitally-able than their younger counterparts and it has been noted that support for developing skills in these individuals may require a bespoke approach [38]. For example, older adults may benefit from a mentoring-style approach and support between any synchronous sessions [38]. We also found that those in natural and mathematical sciences were more able and confident than other faculties.…”

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“…Our data indicate that older age groups were less able and confident with digital skills. Previous research has indicated that older adults are less digitally-able than their younger counterparts and it has been noted that support for developing skills in these individuals may require a bespoke approach [38]. For example, older adults may benefit from a mentoring-style approach and support between any synchronous sessions [38].…”

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A Case Study Investigating Mental Wellbeing of University Academics during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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COVID-19 has impacted Higher Education worldwide. While several studies have examined the effects of the pandemic on students, few have addressed its impact on academic staff. Here, we present both survey (n = 89) and interview (n = 12) data highlighting the pandemic-induced effects on academics from various disciplines and career stages. Data was collected between May and September 2020, aiming to capture and understand the immediate effects of the U.K. lockdown on the academics examining demographic and employment factors, digital abilities and confidence, and mental wellbeing. Analyses revealed that most academics were satisfied with the support they received from the university and colleagues, and they had adequate equipment and space at home to work. However, half incurred additional financial costs to maintain access to technology and many felt an altered relationship with the university. There were discrepancies in digital abilities and confidence according to employment status, age, faculty, and social identity as an academic. Teaching workload did not increase across the board, rather seniority predicted increases. Levels of wellbeing were low but were not significantly predicted by workload increase or abilities and confidence in working digitally as might have been expected. Stronger social identity as an academic may predict higher mental wellbeing with qualitative data suggesting teamwork and collegiate activities helped. Furthermore, interviewees identified several positive aspects to working remotely. These findings suggest universities should consider carefully how to support all staff to work digitally and consider flexible working post-pandemic.

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A Case Study Investigating Mental Wellbeing of University Academics during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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“…Murthy et al noted that the global digital economy was dominated by developed economies; in particular, in the area of e-commerce, the digital divide between countries was obvious [27]. Garcia and Rodrigues discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education for the elderly [28]. Through the above-mentioned literature analysis, and with the development of the digital economy, the phenomenon of a digital economic gap widely exists.…”

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Digital Economic Development and Its Impact on Econimic Growth in China: Research Based on the Prespective of Sustainability

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2021

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At present, there is a consensus that the digital economy provides a new impetus for sustainable economic development. Based on domestic and foreign literature reviews, this paper focuses on representative industry sectors; we present China’s 2011–2018 digital economy development index, for 173 cities, from a three-level perspective—internet development, digital literacy, and industrial efficiency improvement. Various models, such as the instrumental variable method, the double difference method, the intermediary effect model, and the spatial econometric model were used to quantitatively analyze the impact of digital economic development on urban economic growth in China. The study finds that: (1) digital economic development in China has a positive effect on urban economic growth, and a heterogeneity of effects exists between different cities. (2) Urban employment is the “effect mechanism” of digital economic growth on urban economic growth. (3) The direct effect of digital economic development on urban economic growth in China is positive, the spillover effect is positive, the direct effect is greater than the spillover effect, and the total effect is positive. The research results enrich the measurement methods used in urban digital economic development in China, providing new perspectives for studying the influence mechanisms of digital economic development on urban economic growth.

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“…Digital technologies can mitigate the negative outcomes of physical isolation, social isolation, and loneliness by connecting older adults to meaningful social network support provided they have access and the skills to use these technologies effectively (Francis et al, 2019). This sense of isolation was particularly exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic (Garcia et al, 2021), where the lack of ICT access, usage and skills among older populations became more apparent. In one recent study, increasing age was significantly and negatively associated with use of e-services (e.g., e-banking, e-government, e-health and e-learning) and social networking across the EU-28 (more so than education, gender or income) (Elena-Bucea et al, 2020).…”

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The Digital Citizen

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To fully function in a society permeated by digital technologies requires individuals and households to have both the access and skills to use these technologies effectively. Unfortunately, access to digital infrastructure and skills is not equal. This chapter begins with a discussion on the nature of the digital divide and digital literacy. It then considers how digital technologies are changing how, where and when people work, and the opportunities for rural communities that the sharing economy and gig economy present. The chapter concludes with a discussion of how extant international frameworks and composite indices measure access, competences, and use of digital technologies by individuals and households, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive and inclusive measurement approach.

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Improving the digital skills of older adults in a COVID-19 pandemic environment

Cited by 43 publications

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A Case Study Investigating Mental Wellbeing of University Academics during the COVID-19 Pandemic

A Case Study Investigating Mental Wellbeing of University Academics during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Digital Economic Development and Its Impact on Econimic Growth in China: Research Based on the Prespective of Sustainability

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