Who Remains Offline and Why? Growing Social Stratification of Internet Use in the Highly Digitized Swiss Society

Kappeler, Kiran; Festic, Noemi; Latzer, Michael

doi:10.2139/ssrn.3869748

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“…The concept of internet by proxy or proxy internet use is concerned with how non internet users access the internet or digital services by indirect use such as asking someone else to do activities online on their behalf (Helsper and Reisdorf, 2017;Kappeler et al, 2020;Reisdorf et al, 2020;Selwyn et al, 2017). However, many individuals receiving such proxy support expressed 'negative emotions' related to embarrassment or feeling burdensome when asking for help (Dolničar et al, 2018).…”

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“…This tends to be informal support provided on an ad-hoc basis and as such there are no formal agreements in place. It has been shown that the primary motivation for family-based proxies is to ensure that older relatives are included and engaged with their families, especially if those relatives are experiencing age-related cognitive decline, other conditions such as dementia, or if they are typically passive or nonusers of social media or the internet in general (Helsper and Reisdorf, 2017;Kappeler et al, 2020;Reisdorf et al, 2020;Selwyn et al, 2017). However, those who are actively seeking proxy support are more likely to seek out non-family sources such as libraries, clubs, or classes.…”

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Social Media by Proxy: how older adults work within their ‘social networks’ to engage with social media

Webster¹,

Ryan²

2023

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Introduction. This paper reports an exploratory qualitative study investigating the ways in which older adults are supported by social media proxies defined as 'an individual who uses a social media account for or supports the use of a social media account by another person'. Method. Interviews, a diary study, and a focus group were conducted to explore the motivations for undertaking a proxy role; formal or informal agreements between proxies and account holders; and collaborative proxy practices that exist between the individuals providing or receiving proxy support. Analysis. A reflective thematic analysis of all three data sources was undertaken. The coding structure was developed from the interview, diary and focus group guides as a way of categorising the data into themes. Results. Social media proxy relationships exist, even if proxy roles are not clearly defined, and that older adults engage with their ‘social networks’ to identify proxy support and it is likely that without this support the older adult would be unable to fully access or engage with social media or other online accounts. Conclusion. This research highlights the need for more in-depth investigations related to social media proxies, especially as the use of social media and other online platform is increasing steadily across all age groups.

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Section: Proxiesmentioning

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Social Media by Proxy: how older adults work within their ‘social networks’ to engage with social media

Webster¹,

Ryan²

2023

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“…Where 'non-use' of the Internet diminishes QOL for older people, the reasons for this may be further explored through qualitative research. For example, on the subject of the persistence of groups of older people who remain digitally excluded in older age, Kappeler et al (2021) remarks that while this size of this group is diminishing, their disadvantages become increasingly severe, particularly in societies in which using the Internet is normal and expected; examples include filling out tax returns online, email invoices and thus those digitally excluded may be economically disadvantaged. In a qualitative study of those living offline in Sweden and the United Kingdom, Reisdorf et al (2016) found that several interviewees reported being happy to be offline, though reported that they had help from family, friends and professionals (e.g.…”

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High-speed broadband availability, Internet activity among older people, quality of life and loneliness

Mohan

Lyons

2022

New Media & Society

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Using data from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA), linked to administrative data on high-speed broadband availability from infrastructure maps, this study examines patterns of Internet uses and psychosocial outcomes for over 3500 people aged 50 plus across Ireland. High-speed broadband availability is associated with higher reported levels of home Internet access, greater frequency of Internet use and more engagement with Internet activities. Controlling for demographic and socio-economic circumstances, regression models show that quality of life is higher among daily users of the Internet. Little association is found with loneliness. Quality of life is higher among users of Internet-based communication applications such as email and video calls, and there is some evidence that loneliness may be less pronounced among users of these applications. The findings are consistent with the view that digital engagement can enhance the lives of older people and thus may be supportive of policies and interventions to address potential ‘grey’ digital divides.

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Digitalisierung und Demokratie. Best Buddies oder False Friends?

2022

Digitalisierung Als Transformation?

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Who Remains Offline and Why? Growing Social Stratification of Internet Use in the Highly Digitized Swiss Society

Cited by 4 publications

References 16 publications

Social Media by Proxy: how older adults work within their ‘social networks’ to engage with social media

Social Media by Proxy: how older adults work within their ‘social networks’ to engage with social media

High-speed broadband availability, Internet activity among older people, quality of life and loneliness

Digitalisierung und Demokratie. Best Buddies oder False Friends?

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