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http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2020.21.6.246

The Mediating Effect of Self-efficacy between the Elderly's Digital Information Literacy and Life Satisfaction  

Choi, Hyeong-Im (Dept. of Social Welfare, Yeungjin Cyber College)
Song, Inuk (Dept. of Social Welfare, Daegu Cyber University)
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Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.21, no.6, 2020 , pp. 246-255 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examined the mediating effects of self-efficacy on the relationships between digital information literacy and life satisfaction among the elderly. For this study, data were gathered from 396 adults over the age of 60 years in a welfare center for senior citizens in D Metropolitan City. Hierarchical regression analysis was performed to verify the mediating effects of self-efficacy on the relationship between digital information literacy and life satisfaction of the elderly. The analysis showed that the digital information literacy and self-efficacy were positively correlated. Moreover, higher digital information literacy had a positive effect on self-efficacy. Furthermore, the level of information literacy using digital devices had a positive effect on their life satisfaction. Therefore, the satisfaction of life in old age is increased by the medium of self-efficacy. Based on these findings, several measures for improving digital information literacy were discussed.
Keywords
Elderly; Digital Information Literacy; Life Satisfaction; Self-efficacy; Mediating Effects;
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