Framing Older Adults’ Digital Literacy in Korean News Media: A Critical Discourse Analysis Through the Lens of Active Ageing 2.0

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The study aims to explore how Korean news media represent older adults' digital literacy through the lens of active ageing.
Conducted critical discourse analysis of Korean news articles published after 2020.
Focused on the values of functional capacity, social inclusion, and digital citizenship as defined by WHO's Active Ageing 2.0.
Identified the narratives around older adults' digital citizenship and representation.
Media portrays digital literacy as essential for enhancing older adults' functional abilities, promoting mental health, cognitive function, and autonomy.
Narratives restructure older adults as digital citizens with rights, emphasizing information access and participation.
Some articles retain traditional narratives positioning older adults as a vulnerable group, highlighting a transitional discourse landscape.

Critical discourse analysis explores how Korean media represents older adults' digital literacy, suggesting implications for policy and education.

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