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Can cultural capital, cognitive ability, and economic capacity help rural older adults bridge the digital divide? Evidence from an empirical study

Yupeng Cui, Youshi He, Xinglong Xu, Lülin Zhou, Jonathan Aseye Nutakor · 2024 · Frontiers in Public Health

Summary. Rural older adults in China face a significant digital divide that limits their access to health information online. This study finds that cultural capital directly helps bridge this gap, and also works indirectly by boosting cognitive ability and economic capacity. The effect is stronger for men aged 60-69. The researchers recommend expanding rural cultural infrastructure and targeted training programs to help older adults develop digital skills.

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Cui, Y., He, Y., Xu, X., Zhou, L., & Nutakor, J. A.. (2024). Can cultural capital, cognitive ability, and economic capacity help rural older adults bridge the digital divide? Evidence from an empirical study. Frontiers in Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1393651

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DOI
10.3389/fpubh.2024.1393651
Countries
China
Regions
Asia
Categories
broadband-and-digital, rural-healthcare
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2026-04-28