Several composite indexes grouping several variables into a single figure have been proposed for measuring the digital divide. In this article, the authors analyze shortcomings of extant indexes. Using multivariate analysis tools, they show that in the definition of composite indexes it is possible to individuate a limited set of more influencing and significant variables. This finding suggests the possibility of replacing some redundant variables with other dimensions that include other aspects of the digital divide that are not considered in extant measures. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
A Critical Analysis of Current Indexes for Digital Divide Measurement / Bruno, Giuseppe; Esposito, Emilio; Genovese, A.; Gwebu, K. L.. - In: THE INFORMATION SOCIETY. - ISSN 0197-2243. - 27:1(2011), pp. 16-28. [10.1080/01972243.2010.534364]
A Critical Analysis of Current Indexes for Digital Divide Measurement
BRUNO, GIUSEPPE;ESPOSITO, EMILIO;
2011
Abstract
Several composite indexes grouping several variables into a single figure have been proposed for measuring the digital divide. In this article, the authors analyze shortcomings of extant indexes. Using multivariate analysis tools, they show that in the definition of composite indexes it is possible to individuate a limited set of more influencing and significant variables. This finding suggests the possibility of replacing some redundant variables with other dimensions that include other aspects of the digital divide that are not considered in extant measures. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
