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Digital Exclusion: Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 Policies on Elderly Mobility Via a Comparative Study of Australia and China.
- Source :
- Reinvention: An International Journal of Undergraduate Research; 2023, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p1-4, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This article explores the impact of COVID-19 policies on the mobility of elderly individuals in Australia and China. It highlights the digital exclusion faced by older people as smartphone use became mandatory for accessing public spaces and services. The article discusses how this digital exclusion deepened social isolation and exacerbated feelings of loneliness among older individuals. It also examines the gender inequalities and the increased burden on women as unpaid caregivers during the pandemic. The paper emphasizes the need for age-inclusive policies that address intersecting factors and promote equitable access to technology and public spaces. [Extracted from the article]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17557429
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Reinvention: An International Journal of Undergraduate Research
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174193537
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.31273/reinvention.v16i2.1388