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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2019.17.9.055

Analyzing Effects of PC Competence on Life Satisfaction: Emphasis on Mediating Role of Internet Service Usage  

Kim, Si Hyun (SKK Business School, Sungkyunkwan University)
Lee, Kun Chang (Global Business Administration/Dept of Health Sciences & & Technology, SHAIHST Sungkyunkwan University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.17, no.9, 2019 , pp. 55-60 More about this Journal
Abstract
It is widely known that farmers and fishermen group is typically alienated from information. In this regards, it has become a national policy to help them get benefits from using PC. Therefore, this study investigates the effects of PC competence on their life satisfaction by using the 2017 report on the digital divide. Especially, we are focused on analyzing mediating role of Internet service usage. Empirical analysis with public database showed that PC competence has a positive effect on life satisfaction. Internet service usage also revealed a mediating role between PC competence and Internet service usage. Implication for policy makers is that government needs to exercise PC competence level of farmers and fishermen, and their ability to utilize Internet service for the sake of improving their life satisfaction level. We recommend future research with hierarchical linear model to measure the effect of regional differences.
Keywords
PC competence; Internet service usage; Life satisfaction; Farmers and fishermen group; Digital informatization level; Mediating role;
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