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Digital Literacy and Its Use by the Elderly in Maharashtra

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: As technology increasingly becomes a part of our everyday lives, it is important to understand how the elderly generation is adapting to digital changes. This study digs into how comfortable the elder population with using digital technologies and devices on a daily basis – specifically in Pune, Maharashtra. The researchers employed a combination of surveys and interviews to comprehensively assess the current situation. Their findings revealed that older adults exhibit varying levels of comfort with digital technologies, encounter diverse challenges, and perceive distinct benefits from their use.

Source: International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

DOI: 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.26785

Authors: Vinod Shah -, Subhash Salunke -, Deepak Phalgune -, B T Lawani -, Riya Shah -

Language: English

Topic: Technology Use by Older Adults

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4403361343

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