Determinants of ICT Usage among Low-Income Groups in Colombia, Mexico, and Peru

Gutiérrez, Luis H.; Gamboa, Luis Fernando

doi:10.1080/01972243.2010.511559

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“…The relationship between ICT usage in the region and education has been documented by other research (Gutiérrez and Gamboa, 2010) and can be explained in two ways. First, as educational attainment is a proxy for socioeconomic status, those with higher levels of education likely have higher socioeconomic status and are, therefore, more likely to have the financial resources to access ICT.…”

Section: Determinants Of Internet Use Among Older Adultsmentioning

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Older adults in the digital age in Latin America: Bridging the digital age divide

Sunkel¹,

Ullmann²

2019

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In recent decades, countries across Latin America have entered a stage of sustained population ageing. In parallel, changes associated with the rise of the digital society have profoundly transformed the way in which people in the region interact with each other and with their governments. This paper examines the use and appropriation of digital technologies among older adults in the region. In particular, it describes the evolution of Internet use by older adults in the region, using data from national household surveys; examines the determinants of Internet use among older adults, considering variables such as sex, ethnicity, education level and rural/urban residence using logistic regression analysis; and, lastly, highlights policies and programmes that are being implemented to promote the inclusion of older adults through the use of digital technologies. country groups. The first group (seven countries) has relatively high levels of fertility (more than 3.3 children per woman) and an ageing index of less than 17 older adults for every 100 children under 15 years of age. These countries are in what ECLAC has termed the incipient stage of the demographic transition process. The second group consists of 15 countries with lower fertility rates (between 2.3 and 3 children per woman) and ageing indices that range between 19.8 and 31.9, which means they are at the moderate stage of the ageing process. The three countries in the third group are at a moderate-to-advanced stage of ageing, as their fertility rates vary between 1.7 and 2.5 children per woman and their ageing indices range from 32.8 to 51 older adults per 100 children under the age of 15 (five countries). The fourth and final group (three countries) is in the advanced stage of ageing, with lower levels of fertility (below the replacement rate) and ageing indices over 65 (ECLAC, 2007). 2 The World Health Organization (WHO) defines older adults as all persons aged 60 years or over in developing countries and, in developed countries, all persons aged 65 years old or over, taking into consideration life expectancy at birth, among other factors. However, each country is free to establish the age at which its population is considered older adult. This is the case with Costa Rica and Uruguay, which set 65 as the age at which a person starts to be considered an older adult. Stage Description Countries Incipient ageing Countries that have relatively high levels of fertility (over 3.3 children per woman) and an ageing index of less than 17 older adults for every 100 children under the age of 15 Belize, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay Moderate ageing Countries with lower fertility rates (between 2.3 and 3 children per woman) and ageing indices that range between 19.8 and 31.Saint Lucia, Suriname and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Moderateto-advanced ageing Countries with fertility rates varying between 1.7 and 2.5 children per woman and ageing indices ranging from 32.8 to 51 older adults per 100 children under t...

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Section: Determinants Of Internet Use Among Older Adultsmentioning

confidence: 96%

Older adults in the digital age in Latin America: Bridging the digital age divide

Sunkel¹,

Ullmann²

2019

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“…A number of studies have shown a relationship between educational achievement and people's application of knowledge, or their decision to use something (Abu Hassan et al, 2011). Gutierrez and Gamboa (2010) found that technology usage not only requires a standard level of basic literacy, but also digital literacy. Gutierrez and Gamboa (2010) found that technology usage not only requires a standard level of basic literacy, but also digital literacy.…”

Section: Using Mental Models To Understand Malaysian Fishermen's Fishmentioning

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“…In the case of technology usage, e.g., those with higher levels of education tend to be more willing to adopt new technologies as such individuals tend to have greater exposure to the concept and process knowledge structures of such technologies (Abu Hassan et al, 2011). Gutierrez and Gamboa (2010) found that technology usage not only requires a standard level of basic literacy, but also digital literacy. The authors further noted that technology usage demands additional skills and specialized knowledge that could also require fluency in a second language.…”

Section: Using Mental Models To Understand Malaysian Fishermen's Fishmentioning

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Toward understanding Malaysian fishermen's decision making on the use of fishing technology: A mental model approach

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The vast majority of Malaysia's fishermen are located in rural areas, specifically in the Western and Eastern coastal regions of Peninsular Malaysia and the Sabah and Sarawak central zones. In these areas, the fishing industry is relied upon as a major economic contributor to the region's residents. Despite the widespread application of various modern technologies into the fishing industry (i.e., GPS, sonar, echo sounder, remote sensing), and the Malaysian government's efforts to encourage their adoption, many small-scale fishermen in the country's rural areas continue to rely on traditional fishing methods. This refusal to embrace new technologies has resulted in significant losses in fish yields and needed income, and has raised many questions regarding the inputs to decision making of the fishermen. Drawing on multiple literatures, in this article we argue for the use of a mental model approach to gain an in-depth understanding of rural Malaysian fishermen's choices of technology adoption according to four main constructs--prior experience, knowledge, expertise and beliefs or values. To provide needed inputs to agricultural specialists and related policy makers for the development of relevant plans of action, this article aims to provide a way forward for others to understand dispositional barriers to technology adoption among fishermen who use traditional methods in non-Western contexts.

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“…One study found that across Colombia, Mexico and Peru, the single greatest limiting factor of low-income people was lack of education (GUTIÉRREZ and GAMBOA, 2010). Another study looking at HIV/AIDS patients' evaluation of health information found that poor reading comprehension, lower literacy levels and lower income and educational attainment was associated with assigning credibility to low-quality information (BENOTSCH, 2004).…”

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“…This term refers to the factors and differences that influence the access and use of communication technology, be it socioeconomic, language, age, ability, geography, etc. (GUTIÉRREZ and GAMBOA, 2010). Some argue that "[the digital divide is] less about access to technology and more about participation," which refers to digital literacy, the skills needed to comprehend the Internet once access is obtained (JAEGER, 2012).…”

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Editorial: Doralice, eu bem que te disse...

Estellita-Lins¹,

Bteshe²,

Thielen³

2011

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The Internet has revolutionized how people communicate and access information. As this technology becomes increasingly widespread and affordable around the world, it is fundamental to understand how and why people access information online and the role it plays in daily life. Gaps in both Internet access and literacy may further polarize socioeconomic groups. This study sought to create a community profile on Internet use and health-seeking behavior in a low-income population. Researchers conducted both oral questionnaires (n=102) and qualitative interviews (n=17) at a public primary health clinic that caters to a nearby slum complex, during a four-week time period. Of all participants, 60.8% reported using the Internet. The study found that Internet use for health-related information and help was present but not prevalent among participants. According to this study, doctor-patient relationships have only partially permeated the virtual sphere, yet knowledge of available online health information is widespread. Results in this study encourage the use of Internet resources in the implementation of community level public health interventions. Keywords:Internet, Physician-patient relations, Primary Health Care, Information Seeking Behavior, Information Technology. ResumoA Internet revolucionou a forma como as pessoas se comunicam e acessam informações. Esta tecnologia tem se tornado cada vez mais difundida e acessível em todo o mundo. Por esta razão é fundamental que se compreender como e por que as pessoas buscam informações online. É importante também compreender o papel que estas informações desempenham na vida diária do cidadão. As dificuldades financeiras e técnicas de acesso à Internet e os problemas alfabetização digital podem polarizar ainda mais os grupos socioeconômicos. Este estudo procurou construir um perfil de uma determinada comunidade sobre o uso da saúde na Internet analisando o comportamento de uma população de baixa renda. Os pesquisadores realizaram dois questionários orais (n = 102) e entrevistas qualitativas (n = 17) em uma clínica pública de atenção primária à saúde que atende a um complexo de favelas durante quatro semanas. Ao todo, 60,8% dos participantes já acessaram a Internet. O estudo constatou que o uso da Internet para a busca de informações relacionadas com a saúde está presente, mas não é prevalente entre os participantes. De acordo com este estudo, relação médico-paciente é permeada parcialmente pela esfera virtual. Os resultados obtidos neste estudo incentivam o uso dos recursos disponíveis na Internet nas intervenções que afetem a saúde da comunidade.Palavras Chave: Internet relação médico-paciente, Atenção Primária à Saúde,

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Determinants of ICT Usage among Low-Income Groups in Colombia, Mexico, and Peru

Cited by 34 publications

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Older adults in the digital age in Latin America: Bridging the digital age divide

Older adults in the digital age in Latin America: Bridging the digital age divide

Toward understanding Malaysian fishermen's decision making on the use of fishing technology: A mental model approach

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