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KMID : 0379220210410050687
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Journal of Korea Gerontological Society
2021 Volume.41 No. 5 p.687 ~ p.713
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ICT Usage Type and Life Satisfaction among the Elderly: Comparison by Cohabitant Status
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Cho Sung-Eun
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Abstract
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The purpose of this research is to report how the use of ICT devices can affect the life satisfaction of the elderly. Using nationally representative time-diary data from the 2019 Korean Time Use Survey, I explored 5,654 respondents who are over 65 years old. In addition to user and non-user concept, this study focuses on the exact time amount on ICT devices and its effect on the elderly’s life satisfaction. Moreover, the usage of ICT devices can be divided into two types: social ICT usage and instrumental ICT usage. I compare how each type affects the life satisfaction of the elderly with different cohabitant status. The analysis results are as follows: first, ICT users reported higher life satisfaction than non-ICT users. The amount of time on ICT devices showed a positive relation with the elderly’s life satisfaction. Second, for the elderly who live alone, social ICT usage helped improve their life satisfaction. For the elderly who live with others, instrumental ICT usage was helpful. These results emphasize the importance of informatization policies for older adults. However, informatization policies would be more effective if they consider individuals’ cohabitant status and their needs for social and instrumental support.
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KEYWORD
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Elderly, Life Satisfaction, ICT Devices, Social Support, Instrumental Support
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