BERRY AGE INEQUALITY LAST MINUTE FOR TECH LIFE CHANCES

What evidence does Berry provide to show that older people are less connected to digital media? (Age Inequality)

Berry found that only 8% of over-55s had a social media profile and only 25% of over-60s had ever bought something online, showing that older people are less likely to engage with digital communications.

What do BI Intelligence (2021) statistics show about age inequality in social media use? (Age Inequality)

Only 24% of over-65s engage with social media, compared to 99% of 16-24-year-olds in the UK, demonstrating a significant digital divide based on age.

According to Berry, what four factors explain why older people use digital media less frequently? (Age Inequality)

Cost, lack of interest, lack of skills, and physical disabilities all contribute to lower levels of digital media usage among older people.

What does Berry argue should be done to reduce age inequality in digital media?

Governments and website providers should do more to help older people access and use digital technology.

Why do Berry and Boyle argue age is important in the digital divide?

Older people are significantly less likely to use digital media than younger people, making age a key factor in digital exclusion.