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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2014.12.2.69

An Analysis of Sub-factors of Digital Media Literacy Divide: Focusing on the effects of generation and economic status  

Ahn, Jung Im (School of Communications, Seoul Women's University)
Seo, Youn Kyung (Graduation School of Education, Seoul Women's University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.12, no.2, 2014 , pp. 69-78 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study aims to analyze the current state and causes of digital media literacy divide according to its sub-factors. The effects of the generation and the economic status, among other variables, have been explored using empirical data from a large-scale survey of 2,171 media users including children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. The results showed that the effects of generation and economic status varied according to 8 components of digital media literacy. The economic status of media users has also been found to influence the divide among adults group and through the interaction effect with the generation factor. Policy suggestions for the solution of digital media literacy divide were discussed in conclusion.
Keywords
Digital Media Literacy; Digital Divide; Generation Gap; Media Literacy Policy; Media Education;
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