Digital Exclusion and COVID-19: Does Communication Technology Usage Correlate With Well-Being Among Older Adults in Israel?

Abstract

Abstract Date Presented 04/01/2022 During the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, the use of communication technology has become more important than ever before, magnifying the issue of digital exclusion. In light of social distancing guidelines, technological proficiency or lack thereof can determine one’s ability to maintain social participation. We explored this troubling trend and assessed the implications of digital inequality on the well-being of the elderly population. Primary Author and Speaker: Sharon Goldman Additional Authors and Speakers: Tal Mazor-Karsenty, Danit Langer Contributing Authors: Elaina Delore, Sara Flesh