Digital Literacy and Its Use by the Elderly in Maharashtra

Author(s)	Vinod Shah, Subhash Salunke, Deepak Phalgune, B T Lawani, Riya Shah
Country	India
Abstract	As technology increasingly becomes a part of our everyday lives, it is important to understand how the elderly generation is adapting to digital changes. This study digs into how comfortable the elder population with using digital technologies and devices on a daily basis – specifically in Pune, Maharashtra. The researchers employed a combination of surveys and interviews to comprehensively assess the current situation. Their findings revealed that older adults exhibit varying levels of comfort with digital technologies, encounter diverse challenges, and perceive distinct benefits from their use.
Keywords	Digital literacy, Elderly, Pune, Maharashtra, Digital technology, Utilization.
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 5, September-October 2024
Published On	2024-10-09
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.26785
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g795hh

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