Research on the Digital Divide and Employment Inequality Among Older Adults Against the Backdrop of Population Aging: A Literature Review and Case Analysis

Angran Xu

doi:10.47297/wspdecWSP2515-797320.20250908

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Research on the Digital Divide and Employment Inequality Among Older Adults Against the Backdrop of Population Aging: A Literature Review and Case Analysis

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Research on the Digital Divide and Employment Inequality Among Older Adults Against the Backdrop of Population Aging: A Literature Review and Case Analysis
Research on the Digital Divide and Employment Inequality Among Older Adults Against the Backdrop of Population Aging: A Literature Review and Case Analysis
Hebei University of Finance, Baoding, Hebei, 071000, China
Vol. 9, Issue 8, Pages: 113-116(2025)
Published：30 August 2025
DOI：10.47297/wspdecWSP2515-797320.20250908
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Xu Angran.Research on the Digital Divide and Employment Inequality Among Older Adults Against the Backdrop of Population Aging: A Literature Review and Case Analysis[J].Development Economics of China,2025,09(08):113-116.
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Xu Angran.Research on the Digital Divide and Employment Inequality Among Older Adults Against the Backdrop of Population Aging: A Literature Review and Case Analysis[J].Development Economics of China,2025,09(08):113-116. DOI： 10.47297/wspdecWSP2515-797320.20250908.

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With accelerating population aging and the expansion of the digital economy

elderly domestic workers face structural employment challenges due to insufficient digital skills. This study examines adaptation and exclusion mechanisms for the elderly in digital employment environments through literature review and comparative case analysis. Findings reveal: First

regional disparities significantly impact employment opportunities and pathways for elderly domestic workers; Second

platform mechanisms exhibit divergent levels of acceptance toward the elderly

with commercial platforms demonstrating greater exclusion; Third

individuals commonly struggle with digital skill acquisition and psychological adaptation

further exacerbating re-employment inequality. This research not only extends the application of digital divide theory to aging employment but also offers practical insights for optimizing domestic service enterprises' workforce training strategies and advancing age-friendly digital policies.

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