Boriati D. Older people and digital discrimination. Promoting digital literacy to reduce biases in oline social research

Authors: Danilo Boriati

Abstract

In the digital age, older people are often marginalized and discriminated against in online social research due to their perceived lack of digital literacy. This bias can have significant implications for research validity and the representation of older adults in various fields. This essay aims to explore the challenges faced by older people in online social research, the importance of promoting digital literacy among older adults, and strategies to reduce bias in research methodologies. By enhancing digital literacy among older adults, in fact, researchers can ensure a more accurate and inclusive representation of this demographic group in online social research.

Keywords: Older adults, Digital discrimination, Biases, Digital literacy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.13131/unipi/k1an-w367

Notes on contributors

DANILO BORIATI, PhD, is Sociologist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sociology of cultural and communicative processes at International Telematic University Uninettuno.
Email: danilo.boriati@uninettunouniversity.net