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Title: A Pragmatic Approach to Investigating the Digital Existence of Food Bank Users
Language: English
Authors: Yaprak Dalat Ward, James G. Ward, Li-Jen Lester
Source: Information Systems Education Journal. 2024 22(1):41-52.
Availability: Information Systems and Computing Academic Professionals. Box 488, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480. e-mail: publisher@isedj.org; Web site: http://isedj.org
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Tests/Questionnaires
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Food, Hunger, Universities, Digital Literacy, Access to Computers, Handheld Devices, Nutrition, Welfare Services, Welfare Recipients, Economically Disadvantaged, Disadvantaged, Educational Needs, Information Security, Computer Security, Computer Literacy, Sensory Experience, Depression (Psychology), At Risk Persons, Physical Health
Geographic Terms: Texas
ISSN: 1545-679X
Abstract: This study investigated the digital existence of the food bank users in a university town in Texas, and subsequently, aligned with the research's pragmatic focus, the researchers designed a training model for these food bank users. Two research questions guided the study: What are the digital existence levels of the food bank users, and what training model would best serve these food bank users? Data were collected by means of a survey from 230 individual food bank users representing households. Additional data included observations and conversations with food bank staff, and documents and materials from the site which provided deeper insights. The study found that the food bank users (1) had little to no broadband connectivity; (2) possessed limited digital devices which revealed significant barriers to their digital existence; and (3) had feelings of desperation, vulnerability and isolation. Regarding training offered at no cost, the food bank users did not show much interest, which was attributed to the food bank users' insufficient digital knowledge. The three-level training model was designed with the following objectives: (1) Prepare participants for training; (2) introduce the concept of "digital;" and (3) teach basic computing and cybersecurity skills. To implement this training, an interactive learner-centric model was created demonstrating collaboration among university instructors, volunteer students and the food bank staff. The study concluded that to exist in digital societies affordable broadband connectivity, needs-based devices, and continual support and training were needed for such underserved groups.
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