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A Study on the Digital Literacy and Life Satisfaction of Middle-Aged and Older People

중·장년층의 디지털리터러시와 삶의 만족도에 관한 연구

  • Hyun A Lee ;
  • Woo Kwon Chang
  • 이현아 (전남대학교 대학원 문헌정보학과) ;
  • 장우권 (전남대학교 문헌정보학과)
  • Received : 2024.05.20
  • Accepted : 2024.06.08
  • Published : 2024.06.30
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Abstract

This study aims to determine the impact of digital literacy skills of middle-aged and older people using public libraries on their life satisfaction. For this study, a survey was conducted on 192 middle-aged and older people aged 40 to 64 living in area G. The collected data were analyzed using the statistical package SPSS 27 program. The analysis methods in this study included frequency analysis, descriptive statistical analysis, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Duncan's multiple range test for post-hoc analysis, and regression analysis. The results of this study are as follows: First, digital literacy competency has a significant positive impact on the life satisfaction of middle-aged and older adults; as their digital literacy skills improve, their life satisfaction increases. Second, digital literacy competency varies based on gender, education level, employment status, and average monthly income, influencing their engagement in activities such as study or work. Additionally, higher levels of digital literacy competency, as determined by the highest level of education, positively affect life satisfaction, leisure activities, and cultural life.

이 연구는 공공도서관을 이용한 중·장년층의 디지털 리터러시 역량이 중·장년층의 삶의 만족도에 미치는 영향을 알아보는데 있다. 이 연구를 위해 G 지역에 거주하는 40~64세의 중·장년층 192명을 대상으로 설문 조사를 진행하였다. 수집된 데이터는 통계 패키지 SPSS 27 프로그램을 이용하여 분석하였다. 이 연구의 분석 방법은 빈도분석, 기술통계분석, t-test와 일원변량분석(one-way ANOVA), 사후 검증으로 Duncan 방법, 회귀분석 등을 활용하였다. 이 연구의 결과는 첫째, 디지털 리터러시 역량이 중·장년층 삶의 만족도에 유의미하게 영향을 미치고 있으며, 디지털 리터러시 역량이 향상될수록 중·장년층의 삶의 만족도가 높아졌다. 둘째, 전체 조사 대상자의 성별, 학력, 직장 여부, 월 평균 수입에 따른 디지털 리터러시 역량은 내가 하는 일(학업이나 업무 활동 등)에 영향을 미쳤고, 최종학력에 따른 디지털 리터러시 역량은 삶의 만족도에서 여가 및 문화생활에 영향을 미쳤다.

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