Providing Welfare to Enhance Media Literacy and Promote Digital Justice for the Elderly

Authors

  • Benjarat Sutjakul ์Department of General Education, Faculty of Sciences and Health Technology, Navamindradhiraj University
  • Suteera Saenmontrikul Department of General Education, Faculty of Sciences and Health Technology, Navamindradhiraj University
  • Penchan Pradubmook Sherer Department of Social and Health, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mahidol University
  • Kosin Theswong Urban Community Development Collage, Navamindradhiraj University
  • Benjaporn Pudsa Independent Scholar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61462/cujss.v55i1.3969

Keywords:

Welfare, Media Literacy, Digital Justice, Elderly

Abstract

Digital justice is a topic that has not been widely discussed in Thailand, despite being a key factor contributing to social inequality, particularly in terms of access to information, services, and basic social welfare that all citizens should rightfully receive. Social inequality is often framed primarily in terms of economic and societal disparities, with limited attention to “digital justice in media and technology.” This oversight indicates a gap in academic research, particularly in ensuring fair welfare for all, including the elderly, who are the focus of this article. This study seeks to expand perspectives on aging and challenge ageist stereotypes that portray older adults as resistant to technology. Findings from our research indicate a different reality: many elderly individuals actively acquire digital skills to stay informed and engaged in an evolving world. However, a portion of the elderly population still lacks digital proficiency, which limits their participation in society and restricts access to governmental information and services. This article outlines guidelines for welfare programs aimed at enhancing media literacy and promoting digital justice for the elderly, with objectives to reduce age discrimination, broaden social inclusion, and protect the rights of older adults in both the physical and virtual world. These issues are examined through the frameworks of social justice, digital justice, and digital human rights.

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16-06-2025

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Sutjakul, Benjarat, Suteera Saenmontrikul, Penchan Sherer, Kosin Theswong, and Benjaporn Pudsa. 2025. “Providing Welfare to Enhance Media Literacy and Promote Digital Justice for the Elderly”. Chulalongkorn University Journal of Social Sciences 55 (1). Bangkok, Thailand:115-39. https://doi.org/10.61462/cujss.v55i1.3969.

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Vol. 55 No. 1 (2025): January - June

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