• Agribusiness and Information Management
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.33-42
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• 2011

Although the diffusion of mobile services appears to be occurring much more rapidly than the spread of wired services, there are risks of a new type of digital divide: the mobile divide. The mobile divide, which refers to a specific digital divide that involves the unbalanced diffusion of mobile technologies, must be concretely studied. Thus, this study focuses on the mobile divide with respect to disadvantaged populations. Although various studies suggest that the diffusion of mobile devices may reduce the digital divide, somestudies argue against the positive effect of mobile devices in addressing traditional digital devices. Low and O'Connell (2006) insisted that equity of access to mobile technologies should be considered in the contextof the traditional digital divide; they argued that there may be socio-economic barriers to accessing mobile devices and the mobile Internet that are similar to the socio-economic barriers to accessing stationary computers and the stationary use of the Internet. Focusing on the smartphone divide, this study suggests that emphasizing utilization is an appropriate manner in which to bridge the mobile divide rather than focusing on other factors, such as accessibility and capability, thatprevious studies have used to measure the traditional digital divide.

• International journal of advanced smart convergence
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.119-126
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• 2018

This study analyzed the digital divide of Korean senior citizens through the preference for smart media. Targeting two media out of mobile internet and mobile social media, the media dependency ratio and the trend of people in their 20s-60s were verified. Regarding the dependency ratio of young people(20s) and senior citizens(60s), in case of mobile internet, people in their 60s were average 8.6% while people in their 20s were average 38.9%, so that the ratio of senior citizens was lower by 30.3%. In case of social media, people in their 60s were average 1%, which was 7.1% lower than people in their 20s(8.1%). And this divide was the digital divide shown in the informatization process through the trend of internet use of senior citizens in their 60s or up. Thus, as the policy measures for solving the digital divide of senior citizens, it would be required to continuously develop the digital cultural programs for senior citizens, to expansively perform the government subsidiary policies like additionally providing the essential information to senior citizens, and also to expand the smart-based infrastructure for senior citizens' participation in economic activities.

• 경영정보학연구
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.159-183
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• 2017

최근, 스마트폰의 보급으로 인해 모바일 인터넷의 사용량이 급격하게 증가되어 왔지만, 기존의 유선 인터넷에서 발견되었던 정보격차의 현상이 모바일 인터넷 환경에서는 어떠한 방식으로 진화하였는지에 대한 연구는 아직 진행되지 않았다. 과거 정보격차 연구에서는 주로 이용자들의 이용 환경만을 고려하여 통계적인 방법으로 접근하였지만, 본 연구에서는 이용자들의 이용 환경뿐만 아니라 이용자의 인지적 가치를 함께 고려하여 정보격차를 분석하였다. 이에 따라, 본 연구에서는 모바일 인터넷 환경에서 이용자들의 인지적 가치를 직접 설문하여 조건부가치측정법(Contingent Valuation Method, CVM)을 통해 추정하였고, 이러한 가치의 차이를 발생시키는 정보격차 요인이 무엇인지 분석하였다. 분석 결과, 국내 이용자들은 모바일 인터넷에 대해 월간 51,723원 만큼의 가치를 인지하고 있는 것으로 분석되었다. 또한, 기존 선행연구를 통해 정보격차 요인을 접근성, 역량성 및 활용성으로 분리하여 가치 차이를 분석한 결과 접근성으로 인해 31,878원의 차이가 발생되었고, 역량성은 7,736원, 활용성은 6,463원의 가치 차이를 일으키는 것으로 분석되었다. 특히, 접근성은 현재 국내 모바일 인터넷 환경에서 이용자의 인지적 가치 차이를 가장 크게 만드는 정보격차 요인인 것으로 분석되었다.

• 한국IT서비스학회지
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• 제17권2호
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• pp.17-33
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• 2018

The purpose of this study is to verify the moderating effect of mobile divide on the relationship between individual characteristics and the use outcomes of smart device. Data was collected through a survey for periods from May 12, 2017, to May 17, 2017. As a result of multiple regression analysis based on collected data, self-efficacy, information seeking desire and culture capital have a positive effect on the use outcomes of smart device. To examine the moderating effect of mobile divide, we conducted a hierarchical regression analysis by calculating the interaction variables of the independent variable and the mobile literacy. As a result of the analysis, it was found that mobile literacy has negative moderating effect between self-efficacy and the use outcomes of smart device. The results of this study can be interpreted as the higher the self-efficacy and information desire for ICT technology users are. In addition, it can be interpreted that the smart device is convenient in the cultural activities of individuals, and therefore, it is highly utilized. Next, among those who have excellent mobile use ability, those who have high confidence in ICT technology can be interpreted as having low utilization because they recognize that the benefits provided by smart devices are familiar and natural. The results of this study confirm that the digital divide problem in the smart environment is influenced by individual characteristics as well as demographic variables. Therefore, we expect the government to set appropriate policies considering the characteristics of individuals.

• 정보화정책
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.19-38
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• 2020

본 연구는 농어민의 모바일 인터넷 이용에 있어서 나타나는 디지털 격차의 탐구를 목적으로 한다. 이를 위해 먼저 농어민의 기술에 대한 태도, 물리적 접근성, 활용기술이 모바일 소셜미디어 이용에 미치는 영향을 분석하였다. 또한 농어민 간 인구·사회·경제적 요인에 따른 디지털 격차를 파악하였고, 특히 겸업·전업 농어민 간의 모바일 인터넷 이용에서의 격차와 그 원인을 분석했다. <2018 디지털정보격차 실태조사>를 이용한 실증분석 결과, 태도, 물리적 접근성, 콘텐츠 관련 기술이 모바일 소셜미디어 이용에 유의미한 영향을 미쳤다. 또한 연령과 거주 지역에 따라서 디지털 격차가 발생했다. 겸업·전업 농어민 간에도 모바일 소셜미디어 이용에 있어서 유의한 차이가 났는데, 이러한 차이는 신기술의 대한 태도로 인해서 발생했다. 이러한 결과를 통하여 본 연구에서는 농어민의 디지털 격차 해소를 위해서 농어민 정보화 교육, 낙후 농어촌 지원, 전업 농어민을 위한 기술 지원 등의 정책적 시사점을 제시하였다.

• 한국IT서비스학회지
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• 제19권6호
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• pp.15-29
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• 2020

Facing the era of intelligence, the demands for changes of e-Government system appears to be rising upon the development of AI, VR, IoT and other new technologies. However, it also comes with the increasing possibility of mobile digital divide among regions, ethnicities and social classes. As the e-Government Service is only available for specific groups, the national government should proactively build an information environment to promote the convenient access and use of e-Government Service comprehensively by all the people. In the light of the sociodemographic characteristics, this study tests whether the difference is statistically significant involving the mobile digital divide between different groups with the analysis of variance, while determining the relationship between the mobile digital divide and the usage intention of e-Government Service through multiple regression analysis. The main findings of this study are as follows. First, there are differences and statistical significance between groups of different ethnicities and regions on accessibility with electronic products and networks. Second, there are obvious differences and statistical significance between groups of different ages, educational levels and ethnicities on the competency and usability of electronic products and networks. Third, the accessibility to electronic products and networks has no effect on the usage intention of e-Government Service, while the competency and usability of electronic products and networks have a strong positive impact on the usage intention of e-Government Service. The author hopes that the research findings of this paper can provide reference suggestions and opinions for bridging the digital divide among regions in China and promoting the popularization of the e-Government Service.

• Human Ecology Research
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• 제56권6호
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• pp.493-506
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• 2018

This study analyzes factors that determine the usage of digital information by senior consumers in the mobile environment. Senior consumers are alienated from digital information in South Korea; therefore, there have been increasing attempts to resolve this digital divide and reduce the digital information usage gap between young adults and senior consumers. The study used panel data from the National Information Society Agency (2017); there were 1,463 participants, aged 50-79 years. SPSS 19.0 was used to conduct the statistical analyses for frequency, factor analysis, Cronbach' ${\alpha}$ analysis, descriptive analysis and hierarchical multiple-regression analysis. The results are as follows. First, negative attitude toward information society negatively influenced the mobile digital information usage in diversity context. Second, average monthly income, degree of digital device usage motivation, positive attitude toward digital device usage, digital literacy of PC & Mobile, and family support positively influenced the mobile digital information usage in diversity context. Third, negative attitudes toward information society negatively influenced the mobile digital information usage in quality context. Forth, average monthly income, degree of digital device usage motivation, positive attitude toward digital device usage, digital literacy of PC & mobile, and family support positively influenced the mobile digital information usage in quality context. The study results can help further understand mobile usage behaviors among senior citizens and the implications on their quality of life in the digital information era.

• Human Ecology Research
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• 제56권3호
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• pp.217-232
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• 2018

This study analyzes the determining factors of the digital divide index in married female immigrants based on panel data from the National Information Society Agency (2016). There were 287 participants, all of whom owned a smartphone. The study divided the consumer groups into three age groups: 20-29, 30-39, and 40-49 years. SPSS 19.0 was used to statistically analyze the results. The findings of the analysis were described using frequency, descriptive, cross-tab, ANOVA, correlation, and multiple regression analysis. The findings of this research are as follows. First, nationality, acquisition of Korean nationality, and duration of living in Korea were significantly different among the three groups. Second, digital competency and online service usage were also significantly different among the three groups. Third, PC usage ability, mobile usage ability, and diversity of online usage significantly influenced the digital divide index in all age groups. Fourth, residential duration in Korea significantly decreased the digital divide index for groups in their 30s and 40s. Fifth, Loneliness significantly increased the digital divide index for groups in their 20s. Sixth, depression significantly increased the digital divide index for groups in their 30s. The study will help to further understand age-related differences and the digital divide of married female immigrants.

• 한국ITS학회 논문지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.145-166
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• 2023

최근 코로나19로 인해 사회 전반적인 분야에서 대부분의 서비스가 비대면/무인화로 제공되고 있다. 하지만 여전히 디지털 격차를 해소하기 위한 연구는 요인 분석에 그치고 있으며, 특히 교통분야에서의 디지털 격차와 관련된 연구는 전무한 상황이다. 이에 본 논문은 설문조사를 기반으로 교통부문에서의 디지털 격차의 현황에 대해 파악하고자 한다. 첫째, 전국 성인남녀를 대상으로 디지털 기기 이용현황을 조사하여 연령, 학력, 소득 등으로 구분하여 디지털 취약계층을 선정하였다. 둘째, Chi-squared Text를 활용하여 디지털 취약계층과 비 취약계층을 대상으로 교통부문 모바일 앱 이용현황을 비교하였다. 그 결과, 모바일 앱의 인지도와 선호도에서 취약계층이 비 취약계층에 비해 낮은 것으로 나타났고 이용 횟수에서도 유의한 수준으로 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 셋째, 교통부문 모바일 앱 능숙도를 비교하였다. 마찬가지로 취약계층이 비취약계층에 비해 모바일 앱 이용 절차 전반에서 능숙도가 유의한 수준으로 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 조사 결과가 향후 교통부문에서의 디지털 격차를 개선하기 위한 정책수립의 기초자료로 활용될 것으로 기대한다.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.39-54
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• 2021

본 연구는 2030 청년세대의 모바일 정보 활용수준에 따라 집단을 유형화하고, 유형별 소비자역량과 생활 만족도에 차이가 있는지 실증하고자 하였다. 그리고 세대 내 정보격차에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 요인을 파악하고 자 하였다. 이를 위해 2018년 디지털 정보격차 실태조사 원자료를 활용하여 총 1779부의 유효데이터를 분석하였다. 연구결과, 2030 청년세대의 정보 활용요인은 '개인의 정보활동', '공유활동', '생활서비스', '사회참여', '정보 및 네트워킹', '경제활동'으로 도출되었다. 정보 활용수준에 따라 소비자는 준거집단(46.5%), 고활용집단(27.2), 저활용집단(26.3%) 3가지로 유형화되었으며, 유형별 인구통계학적 특성, 소비자역량, 생활 만족도에서 통계적으로 유의한 차이가 있었다. 그리고 준거집단과 비교하여, 고활용집단과 저활용집단의 정보격차에 영향을 미칠 수 있는 요인을 확인하였다. 본 연구는 2030 청년세대 내 정보 활용수준이 유의한 차이가 있음을 확인하고, 이러한 차이가 정보격차로 이어질 가능성을 피력하였다는 것에 의의가 있다. 청년세대 역시 정보격차의 대상이 될 수 있으며, 향후 정책이나 교육에서도 청년세대 정보격차에 대한 발전된 차원의 논의가 필요할 것이다.