Digital Inequality and Socio-Cultural Barriers in Distance Learning in Kazakhstan: Urban-Rural Perspectives

Albina Sariyeva, Azhar Zholdubayeva, Ainura Kurmanaliyeva, Elmira Gerfanova · 2026 · Journal of Culture and Values in Education

Summary. Rural students in Kazakhstan experienced significantly lower digital access and satisfaction with distance learning during COVID-19 compared to urban peers. However, rural students with reliable internet, personal devices, and adequate study spaces achieved satisfaction levels matching urban students. Socio-cultural barriers including academic integrity concerns and isolation diminished when institutional support improved. The study recommends broadband expansion, device provision, multilingual platforms, and community engagement to ensure equitable digital education.

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  title   = {Digital Inequality and Socio-Cultural Barriers in Distance Learning in Kazakhstan: Urban-Rural Perspectives},
  author  = {Albina Sariyeva and Azhar Zholdubayeva and Ainura Kurmanaliyeva and Elmira Gerfanova},
  journal = {Journal of Culture and Values in Education},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.46303/jcve.2026.3},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.46303/jcve.2026.3}
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DOI

10.46303/jcve.2026.3

Countries

Kazakhstan

Regions

Asia

Categories

broadband-and-digital, education, rural-data-and-definitions, general-innovation

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2026-04-29