The Relationship between Basic Human Values and Use of Information and Communication Technology among Younger and Older Generations

Abstract

This article presents the results of a study on the interrelationship between values and the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) among younger and older Russians. It was assumed that for these age groups basic values play a different role in encouraging or discouraging the use of ICT. The study was carried out using a socio-psychological survey. The questionnaire included the authors’ methodology for measuring involvement in the use of ICT and a short version of Sh. Schwartz’s questionnaire for assessing basic values (ESS-21). In a comparative perspective, using the moderator analysis, the connection between the active use of ICT and basic values among younger and older Russians (N=990; average age=37.6 years; 31.4% male) were assessed, taking into account their age as a moderator. As a result, it was found that the age of respondents is negatively associated with the active use of ICT, in contrast to the level of education and income level. Nine out of ten values (excluding Stimulation) are associated with the use of ICT. Several values are associated with the use of ICT, regardless of age (Power, Tradition, Benevolence, Universalism). There is also a number of values (Achievement, Hedonism, Stimulation, Conformity, Security) which in a certain way are associated with the use of ICT only among the older generation. The article discusses the results obtained.

Relationship between Individual Values and Involvement in Online Learning: The Role of Social Capital

“…In the context of the research devoted to involvement in ICT, the relationship between higher-order values and involvement in online learning was an expected outcome, which corresponded with the results of existing research on the relevant topic (Bagchi et al, 2015;Tatarko et al, 2022). Online learning is an environment where modern technologies are essential for its effective functioning.…”

“…Bagchi and her colleagues (Bagchi et al, 2015) found that in developed countries, the values of Сonformity, Tradition, Security and Power contribute to involvement in the use of ICT, and in developing countries -Achievement, Stimulation, Self-Direction, Tradition, and Security. The obtained results partially confirm the study of Tatarko and his colleagues (Tatarko et al, 2022) -the exception is the lack of connection with the value of Stimulation. Since there is a positive correlation between the individual's values and her involvement in ICTs, we consider that online learning, as one of the mediums of implementation and application of ICTs, will also be conditioned by the individual's values.…”

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“…In the context of the research devoted to involvement in ICT, the relationship between higher-order values and involvement in online learning was an expected outcome, which corresponded with the results of existing research on the relevant topic (Bagchi et al, 2015;Tatarko et al, 2022). Online learning is an environment where modern technologies are essential for its effective functioning.…”

“…Bagchi and her colleagues (Bagchi et al, 2015) found that in developed countries, the values of Сonformity, Tradition, Security and Power contribute to involvement in the use of ICT, and in developing countries -Achievement, Stimulation, Self-Direction, Tradition, and Security. The obtained results partially confirm the study of Tatarko and his colleagues (Tatarko et al, 2022) -the exception is the lack of connection with the value of Stimulation. Since there is a positive correlation between the individual's values and her involvement in ICTs, we consider that online learning, as one of the mediums of implementation and application of ICTs, will also be conditioned by the individual's values.…”