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The goal is to present a summary approach to global aging process with particular emphasis on the EU-27 and Portugal. In this context, it addressed the issue of digital divide citizens 50+ and their consequences for this group of citizens that prevent them from exercising proper citizenship and a consequent social inclusion. To this end, the contribution of USALBI is displayed (Senior University of...
Advances in computer and communication technology have brought about a so-called digital exodus and have impacts on the whole social life. The most remarkable example of the changes brought about by these advances is the birth of an entire generation of digital kids. These emerging "digital natives" are providing the impetus for profound social changes and cultural conflicts. The author...
The present article shows the findings of research on a group of secondary school students from an agricultural district in inland Galicia. Research methods used include quantitative and qualitative techniques as well as participant observation. The authors analyze to what degree and for what purpose rural youth communicate via mobile telephone and if gender accounts for any significant differences...
The transformational potential of the Information and Communication Technology lies in the ability of the people to make the best use of it. In fact, they need to be e-ready to benefit from what is known as the digital society. The rapidity of technological advances is, in fact, pushing many developing countries digitally far behind. However, as of now, it is well accepted that the digital divide...
Traditionally digital marginalization and exclusion were understood to be a factor of connectivity to the Internet, affordability of the technology, and the capability of the communities to utilize the technology. ICT for development (ICT4D) interventions have been undertaken that address these specific factors of marginalization, however, it remains that communities are still excluded from the global...
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