Bridging the digital divide: The influence of digital feedback on the digital capabilities of the rural elderly

Jiaojiao Ma, Gege Fang, Kejing Guo · 2023 · Information Development

Summary. Digital feedback significantly improves digital capabilities among rural elderly people in China. The study of 458 rural seniors found that digital access and smartphone usage behavior mediate the relationship between digital feedback and digital capabilities. Rural empty nesters—elderly living alone—show lower digital engagement and capabilities than those living with family, revealing a compounding disadvantage in bridging the digital divide.

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  title   = {Bridging the digital divide: The influence of digital feedback on the digital capabilities of the rural elderly},
  author  = {Jiaojiao Ma and Gege Fang and Kejing Guo},
  journal = {Information Development},
  year    = {2023},
  doi     = {10.1177/02666669231222208},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1177/02666669231222208}
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DOI

10.1177/02666669231222208

Countries

China

Regions

Asia

Categories

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

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2026-04-28