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Economic, Political, and Demographic Drivers of Social Isolation: Exploring the Role of Digital Literacy and Migration in Shaping Social Isolation - A Qualitative Study

Title
Economic, Political, and Demographic Drivers of Social Isolation: Exploring the Role of Digital Literacy and Migration in Shaping Social Isolation - A Qualitative Study
Creator
Channappaji, Spurthi N.; Shivappa, Bindhya Billavara; Prakash, Akhil
Description
This chapter examines the impact of migration and digital literacy on social isolation amongst workers. Migration can disrupt established social networks, making it challenging for an individual to establish and build new connections. The research employed a qualitative approach, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews with migrant workers residing in Bengaluru. The findings provide contextual information on the causes of social isolation and help acquire more knowledge on how migration and digital literacy relate and influence social isolation. It prioritises individual experience over statistical data, with an increased understanding of the drivers of social isolation. Advanced digital literacy, on the other hand, can reduce social isolation by enabling migrants to maintain connections with their immediate family, access information, and develop innovative social networks. The research study's findings had a significant impact on policies and employers, highlighting the importance of social integration and mental health. Copyright 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. Copying or distributing in print or electronic forms without written permission of IGI Global Scientific Publishing is prohibited. Use of this chapter to train generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is expressly prohibited. The publisher reserves all rights to license its use for generative AI training and machine learning model development.
Source
Economic, Political, and Demographic Drivers of Social Isolation;pp.223-256
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
IGI Global Scientific Publishing
Coverage
Channappaji S.N., Christ University, India; Shivappa B.B., Christ University, India; Prakash A., Christ University, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISBN: 979-833735813-0; 979-833735811-6; 979-833735812-3;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Book chapter

Citation

Channappaji, Spurthi N.; Shivappa, Bindhya Billavara; Prakash, Akhil, “Economic, Political, and Demographic Drivers of Social Isolation: Exploring the Role of Digital Literacy and Migration in Shaping Social Isolation - A Qualitative Study,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 17, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/24841.

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