age inequality Flashcards
Ofcom report - negative elderly
Privacy + security attitudes can vary by age groups
- over 8-10 (83%) adults now go online
- 42% over 65 are online
- 18% aged 16- 34 are online
Negative impact on elderly ass more likely to fall for scams and can’t access things they value
Garside - negative
introduction of broadband has created generation of digital natives, youngest generation learn to use iPhone and iPad before they can even talk
Boyle - negative
Sees successive generation greater use of and reliance on digital communication - argues lead to digital generation divide old (don’t use technology as much) young (reliant for everyday lives)
Within media as whole
- young people more equipped to develop skills demanded by new technologies
- young people want to create adult identities
Berry - negative
Researched older users of internet dint access internet because lack of skills and interest + face psychological barriers
- 79% households below state pension age have internet access compared to 37% above state pension this supports digital generation divide old
Palmer - negative youth
- ‘toxic parenting’ parents rely on technology to occupy their children and children feel isolated + can’t relate to others face to face
E.g. iPads
Postman - negative youth
Internet has led children + youths being exposed to adult content
E.g. sex and violence - childhood disappearing
positive
apple watches info such as emergency contacts - positive because people feel secure in their day to day lives
staying in touch with family members helpful during COVID to keep in contact with those that live far away + helps eliminate feelings of sadness
Clarke and Warren (ELDERLY SPECIFIC) positive
Active Ageing - old age is a time to find new interests, hobbies and make new friends. Digital technology can help them meet new friends, book new sports classes, join over 60s clubs and find new communities. Can access new education without having to attend physically
join over 60s club for swimming
Boyle -
Young people can communicate and enhance relationships with peers through digital enhancement
e.g. Instagram and snapchat connecting with friends
Shaw and Gant
relieving loneliness - people can find specific interests groups and social networking sites to engage with or meet there in person
e.g.
Granovetter
argues weak ties are just as important as strong ties and relationships can be measured by time spent together, emotional intensity, level of intimacy and degree of reciprocity
Social media maintain weak ties that are just as important as strong ties as they help increase someone’s social circle + increase social capital
weak tie removed person’s social network may face considerable damage which can actually do more damage than if a person were to lose strong ties
e.g. keeping snap streaks
