TY - JOUR
T1 - Toward a Multifaceted Model of Internet Access for Understanding Digital Divides: An Empirical Investigation
AU - van Deursen, Alexander J.A.M.
AU - van Dijk, Jan A.G.M.
PY - 2015
Y1 - 2015
N2 - In this investigation, a multifaceted model of Internet appropriation that encompasses four types of access—motivational, material, skills, and usage—is tested with a representative sample of the Dutch population. The analysis indicates that while the digital divide policies' focus has moved to skills and usage access, motivational and material access remain relevant since they are necessary through the entire process of Internet appropriation. Moreover, each type of access has its own ground of determination and they interact together to shape digital inequalities. Therefore, digital divide policies should address material, skills, and usage access simultaneously
AB - In this investigation, a multifaceted model of Internet appropriation that encompasses four types of access—motivational, material, skills, and usage—is tested with a representative sample of the Dutch population. The analysis indicates that while the digital divide policies' focus has moved to skills and usage access, motivational and material access remain relevant since they are necessary through the entire process of Internet appropriation. Moreover, each type of access has its own ground of determination and they interact together to shape digital inequalities. Therefore, digital divide policies should address material, skills, and usage access simultaneously
KW - 2023 OA procedure
U2 - 10.1080/01972243.2015.1069770
DO - 10.1080/01972243.2015.1069770
M3 - Article
SN - 0197-2243
VL - 31
SP - 379
EP - 391
JO - The Information society
JF - The Information society
IS - 5
ER -