Contrary to optimistic visions of a free internet for all, the problem of the 'digital divide'–the
disparity between those with access to internet technology and those without–has persisted …

• This chapter presents basic concepts for the book and the meaning of digital media in
social and communication science.• It starts with a description of the daily life of people in …

This study examines for the first time whether—and subsequently the extent to which—social
connectedness can be derived from Facebook in a population of older Facebook users …

This study examined the relationships among different smartphone uses (ie voice, email,
SMS, Facebook, WhatsApp), perceived relationship quality and subjective well-being …

We conducted a multi-study, mixed-methods, longitudinal investigation to examine how
mobile technology diffuses across the lifespan, in real time, within a multi-generational …

This study aimed to investigate the experiences of people with intellectual disability (ID)
using information and communication technologies (ICTs) and the ways these technologies …

This study explored how social norms around digital immigrants' tablet adoption affect their
new technology use using expanded social influence measures, including three types of …

While HCI research has often addressed the needs of older adults, they are often framed as
being sceptical of digital technologies. We argue that while many older adults are …

Social networking is a digital phenomenon embraced by billions worldwide. Use of online
social platforms has the potential to generate a number of benefits including to well‐being …

Despite ageist stereotypes about older people's abilities to engage with information and
communication technologies, grandparents are increasingly engaged with digital media …