Abstract/Description

This research study aims to investigate the role of socio-economic factors in the digital adoption of female university students in Lahore, considering the global impact of digitalization on the economy and employment generation. The primary objective is to explore the digital empowerment status of female students in Lahore and its implications for promoting inclusive growth and bridging the digital divide. The study will utilize a modified scale for the dependent variable, focusing on the dimensions of digital awareness, legal understanding, and economic aspects of digital empowerment.

Location

MCS-5, AMAN-CED, Second Floor

Session Theme

1C: Competitiveness, Productivity and Growth III

Session Type

Parallel Technical Session

Session Discussant

Ambreen Fatima, Applied Economics Research Centre (AERC), Karachi

Start Date

16-11-2023 2:30 PM

End Date

16-11-2023 4:00 PM

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Digital Literacy and Inclusive Growth: Examining Digital Empowerment of Female Students in Lahore

MCS-5, AMAN-CED, Second Floor

This research study aims to investigate the role of socio-economic factors in the digital adoption of female university students in Lahore, considering the global impact of digitalization on the economy and employment generation. The primary objective is to explore the digital empowerment status of female students in Lahore and its implications for promoting inclusive growth and bridging the digital divide. The study will utilize a modified scale for the dependent variable, focusing on the dimensions of digital awareness, legal understanding, and economic aspects of digital empowerment.