Aspects of ICT connectivity among older adults living in rural subsidized housing: reassessing the digital divide

Casey Golomski, Marguerite Corvini, BoRin Kim, J. R. Wilcox, Scott Valcourt · 2021 · Journal of Enabling Technologies

Summary. Low-income older adults in rural New England subsidized housing show unequal internet access and use despite living in broadband-accessible areas. Age and education significantly influence technology adoption for email and social media. While housing sites had broadband and nearby libraries, few offered free Wi-Fi to residents. Individual internet access varied widely, affecting social connections with family and friends, revealing persistent digital inequity among economically disadvantaged seniors.

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  title   = {Aspects of ICT connectivity among older adults living in rural subsidized housing: reassessing the digital divide},
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  journal = {Journal of Enabling Technologies},
  year    = {2021},
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  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1108/jet-12-2020-0052}
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DOI

10.1108/jet-12-2020-0052

Countries

United States

Regions

North America

Categories

broadband-and-digital, rural-data-and-definitions

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2026-04-28