Users of New Media

These flashcards summarize key concepts related to the users of new media, highlighting issues such as digital exclusion, usage trends, and socioeconomic divides.

What major change occurred in internet usage from 2005 to 2014?

The amount of internet use doubled.

What term is used to describe people without access to new media?

Digital underclass.

What became the preferred form of social contact between 2005 and 2015?

Texting.

What percentage of people had at least one social media profile by 2015?

1 in 10 people.

How many hours of internet use did people average per week by 2015?

20 hours.

What percentage of people had internet access via smart devices?

69%.

What divides are part of the generational divide in new media usage?

Class divide, gender divide, global divide.

Which socioeconomic groups are the biggest users of new media?

Middle class (MC) and upper class (UC).

According to Helsper, what challenges do disadvantaged groups face even when they have internet access?

They often lack confidence and skills to engage with available opportunities.

What is the risk faced by lower social classes according to Livingstone and Wang?

They experience social exclusion as the internet becomes a normal part of life.

What extends across all new media regarding class differences?

Class differences in internet access.