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Does retirement reduce familiarity with Information and Communication Technology?
Danilo Cavapozzi1, Chiara Dal Bianco2
1Department of Economics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Fondamenta San Giobbe, Cannaregio 873, 30121 Venezia, Italy.
Review of Economics of the Household
|July 12, 2021
Summary
Retirement negatively impacts older adults' Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills, potentially hindering social inclusion. This effect is more pronounced in the long term, affecting both computer literacy and internet use.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology of Technology
- Digital Inclusion
Background:
- Familiarity with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is crucial for social inclusion among older adults.
- Retirement may influence ICT skills, but potential endogeneity requires careful analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the causal effect of retirement on ICT familiarity in older individuals.
- To investigate whether reduced ICT skills post-retirement pose a threat to social inclusion.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE).
- Employed instrumental variable regression, using age-eligibility for pension schemes to instrument retirement.
- Controlled for health, cognition, and social network indicators.
Main Results:
- Retirement significantly reduces computer literacy and frequency of internet use for both men and women.
- These findings remain robust after controlling for health, cognitive function, and social network size.
- The negative impact of retirement on ICT familiarity is more substantial in the long run.
Conclusions:
- Retirement leads to a decline in ICT skills among older adults, potentially exacerbating digital divides.
- Addressing ICT skill gaps after retirement is essential for promoting social inclusion and well-being in later life.
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