고령층의 모바일 리터러시가 삶의 만족도에 미치는 영향 : 디지털 기기 이용 효능감의 매개효과

In the digital age, mobile literacy (the ability to use mobile devices) has emerged as a key competency for expanding individual social participation and economic opportunities. However, the elderly currently experience social isolation and decreased life satisfaction due to the digital divide. This study empirically analyzed the effect of mobile literacy on life satisfaction through digital use self-efficacy, based on self-efficacy theory. Survey data from 673 elderly individuals aged 60 over were collected from the 2023 Digital Information Gap Survey conducted by the National Information Society Agency in Korea. The analysis results are as follows: First, Mobile literacy have a positive effect on digital use self-efficacy and life satisfaction. Second, Digital use self-efficacy have a positive effect on life satisfaction. Third, Digital use self-efficacy have a positive mediating effect in the relationship between mobile literacy and life satisfaction. These results indicate that improving the elderly's ability to use mobile devices enhances their digital use self-efficacy, which in turn leads to enhanced life satisfaction. This study suggests that developing customized education programs and establishing policies to strengthen digital competencies for the elderly are necessary, and through these efforts, it can contribute to bridging the digital divide and improving the quality of life for the elderly population.