Opportunities and Challenges for Older People in the Digital Society

Tóm tắt

As society advances into the digital age, digital literacy and skills have become essential in expanding individuals’ access to information, knowledge, and social services, while also fostering greater social interaction and engagement. Drawing on a synthesis and analysis of relevant literature, this paper underscores that the rapid development of digital technologies presents significant opportunities for older people to improve their quality of life. Nonetheless, it also poses considerable challenges, as older adults remain among the groups most at risk of exclusion in the digital era. Therefore, formulating policies and programs to strengthen digital capabilities and literacy among the elderly is of great importance, contributing to their inclusion and development within the digital society.

(Received: 11 March 2025; published: 15 June 2025)