Journal of Korean Society of Rural Planning (농촌계획)

Korean Society of Rural Planning (한국농촌계획학회)
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Determinants of the Digital Divide using Hierarchical Generalized Linear Model

위계선형모형을 이용한 개인의 정보화 격차 결정요인

  • Kim, Mi-Young (Rural Research Institute, Korea Rural Community & Agriculture Corporation) ;
  • Choe, Young-Chan (Dept. of regional Information, Seoul National University)
  • 김미영 (한국농촌공사 농어촌연구원) ;
  • 최영찬 (서울대학교 농경제사회학부 지역정보)
  • Published : 2008.09.30
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the determinants of the digital divide at individual level and regional level in Korea, considering interaction between individual and the regional variables. Following results are obtained. First, individual level digital devide in the 16 different regions has been found in terms of Internet use, implying the needs for further analysis on impact of the regional factor in individual Internet use. Second, the result finds the impact of level-l individual variables, "gender, age, education, income and jobs" on digital divide, significantly at level 10% level. Third, the regional variables influencing the individual digital divide were not found at state level. However, regional factors might affect digital devide at county level. Study suggest some plans to reduce digital divide. First, the digital devide at individual level should be remedied by focusing on neglected class of people. Second, we need to approach the digital divide by analyzing in more detail, reflecting interactions of the regional variables and individual variables. Third, we should come up with a policy for mending the digital divide at regional level.

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