학술논문
Navigating digital inclusion and the digital vā among Niue mamatua through the provision of mobile phones during COVID-19.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Matenga-Ikihele Te Whānau-Ā-ApanuiNiue A; Moana Connect, New Zealand.; Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, New Zealand.; Fa'alau F; Pacific Health Section, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, New Zealand.; Dobson R; National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland, New Zealand.; Fa'alili-Fidow J; Moana Connect, New Zealand.; Roberts M; Moana Connect, New Zealand.; Taufa S; Moana Connect, New Zealand.; Tuesday R; Moana Connect, New Zealand.; Whitakker R; National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland, New Zealand.; i3 Institute for Innovation + Improvement, Waitematā District Health Board, New Zealand.; McCool J; Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Population Health, University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Source
Publisher: SAGE Publications in association with Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101721073 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1174-1740 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 11771801 NLM ISO Abbreviation: AlterNative (Nga Pae Maramatanga (Organ)) Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
Abstract
Technology and digital platforms have become essential for people and communities to interact because of COVID-19. Despite its benefits, digital exclusion disproportionately affects Pacific communities living in New Zealand. This article provides insights into how Niue mamatua (older adults) used their gifted mobile phones and mobile data as part of a COVID-19 digital inclusion initiative. It begins with an overview of the digital inclusion needs of older adults, followed by a description of the digital vā (relational space) and negotiating a new way of maintaining connection in an online world. The tutala (a Niue method of conversation anchored on respect) with 12 mamatua highlighted the benefits, support factors, and challenges of how they were able to use their mobile phone. Importantly, mobile phones provided the necessary access and connectivity to interact in a digitally connected world, namely the digital vā, when in-person connections were disrupted because of COVID-19.
Competing Interests: The authors declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and publication of this article.
(© The Author(s) 2023.)
Competing Interests: The authors declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and publication of this article.
(© The Author(s) 2023.)