The Digital Divide and the Older Adults

This chapter meticulously examines the digital divide’s diverse facets, such as the access, usage and attitudinal divide. All these aspects are highly critical in understanding the concept of digital divide. These factors are significant in recognising the various reasons and scenarios for which the digital divide was formed or created. Considering the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the discussion also put forth the changing attitude of the older towards technology and digital platforms and a positive shift towards digital adoption, further lessening the digital gap. The chapter also identifies the significant barriers and suggests possible strategies to augment digital inclusion, overcoming the hindrances. Overall, the chapter reveals the diverse facets of the “digital divide” and illuminates possible ways to mitigate those gaps.