Stratification of new media

• How many hours a day does the average person use the internet?

  About six hours
• What factors influence how individuals use new media?

  Social characteristics like age and class
• How are users of new media differentiated?

  By social class, gender, age, and location
• What does Jones (2010) suggest about internet access patterns?

  They reflect and amplify existing inequalities
• Which groups are considered more vulnerable regarding internet access?

  Poorest families, unemployed, elderly, disabled & those living in remote areas
• What percentage of the population is more digitally excluded according to Jones (2011)?

  About 1/3
• What did Li & Kirkup (2007) find about gender differences in internet use?

  Women underestimated their ability to use technology
• What demographic is more likely to be internet users according to Dutton & Blank (2013)?

  Young, well-educated, and wealthy individuals
• What devices do men prefer according to Ofcom?

  Game consoles and tablets
• What do women prefer to use according to Ofcom?

  E-readers
• What did Helsper (2011) identify in the UK regarding digital access?

  A digital underclass forming among lower education levels
• How much more time do men spend watching videos online?

  Up to 3 times more
• What do more women report regarding their phones?

  A high addiction to their phones
• Which platforms do men and women prefer for social media?

  Men prefer YouTube & X; women prefer WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram
• What is the evidence of a digital divide?

  Access to digital tech varies significantly
• What percentage of men agree on the importance of free speech online compared to women?

  Men- 39% Women- 27%
• How likely are middle-class individuals to have smartphones compared to working-class?

  Much more likely
• How do men generally feel about their technological abilities?

  They are much more confident
• What age group is 10x more likely to use smartphones?

  Ages 16-24
• What is the most significant divide in terms of location regarding internet access?

  Between information rich and poor countries
• What did Boyle (2007) find about younger people's internet usage?

  They grew up with the latest developments so have learned to use it at home, school and from peers
• What percentage of websites are in English?

  About 65%
• What did Jones (2010) find about young people from disadvantaged backgrounds?

  10% of 16-24yr olds are infrequent internet users
• What trends are observed among younger people regarding internet usage?

  They are greater users and more confident
• What do younger people prefer for news consumption?

  Mobile devices