Digital Exclusion of Seniors as a Barrier to Leading a Productive Life in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

• Autorzy: Aldona Frączkiewicz-Wronka , Maria Zrałek , Sabina Ostrowska
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Purpose - Analysis of the reasons for cyber exclusion of the elderly and a statistical illustration of this phenomenon in Poland Research method - Literature review, analysis of current statistical data, synthesis. Results - The introduction of modern ICT-based solutions can significantly help older people to remain independent and maintain a high quality of life. This is facilitated by strategic initiatives funded by the European Union, encouraging public units to take action to increase digital competences in society. Originality / value / implications / recommendations - Highlighting the role of public governance units in creating an ecosystem of support for building access to ICTs and increasing digital competence. (original abstract)

Słowa kluczowe

EN

Public governance; Digital divide; Elderly people; Education

PL

Zarządzanie publiczne; Wykluczenie cyfrowe; Ludzie starsi; Edukacja

• Czasopismo: Optimum : studia ekonomiczne
• Rocznik: 2023
• Numer: nr 1 (111)
• Strony: 55--68

Twórcy

autor

Aldona Frączkiewicz-Wronka

• University of Economics in Katowice, Poland

autor

Maria Zrałek

• Humanitas University, Sosnowiec

autor

Sabina Ostrowska

• University of Economics in Katowice, Poland

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DOI

10.15290/oes.2023.01.111.04