Digital Practices by Citizens During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings From an International Multisite Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The COVID-19 pandemic brought digital practices and engagement to the forefront of society, which were based on behavioral changes associated with adhering to different government mandates. Further behavioral changes included transitioning from working in the office to working from home, with the use of various social media and communication platforms to maintain a level of social connectedness, especially given that many people who were living in different types of communities, such as rural, urban, and city spaces, were socially isolated from friends, family members, and community groups. Although there is a growing body of research exploring how technology is being used by people, there is limited information and insight about the digital practices employed across dif

SUBMITTER: Marston HR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9994468 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature