FROM EXCLUSION TO CYBER-CITIZENSHIP: THE ROLE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN DIGITAL INCLUSION INITIATIVES FOR THE ELDERLY

DIGITAL AGEISM AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF THE ELDERLY: CHALLENGES AND RESPONSES OF PUBLIC AUTHORITIES

The article is devoted to the phenomenon of digital ageism, a set of design practices, data, and management decisions that systematically worsen the situation of older users in the digital environment and transform the actual realizability of their civil rights. The aim of the work is to conceptualize digital ageism in relation to older age groups and to offer public authorities a set of managerial responses that allow them to combine the pace of digital transformation with the principles of equal access and non-discrimination. Methodologically, the research is based on an interdisciplinary approach: regulatory and legal analysis, case analysis of user routes in e-health, social security and administrative services, as well as a comparative review of policy instruments in different jurisdictions. A typology of digital ageism (direct, indirect, algorithmic) is proposed and describes four levels of its manifestation: infrastructural (communication, devices), competence (digital literacy and trust), design level (UX/accessibility, identification), algorithmic (biases in data and models). It is shown that the rights to equal access to public services, participation and representation, personal data protection and non-discrimination are most at risk. The novelty lies in the operationalization of the concept of "digital ageism" for the contours of state digitalization and in the integration of regulatory, organizational and technical measures into a single management framework.

Policy review on Cyberbullying

In today’s world, community is no longer defined solely by geography, it’s defined by connection. In Zimbabwe the digital expansion has caused a severe public health and human crisis. Harassment in the digital era reveals a 75% of students reported having intimidating. The Zimbabwean government enacted the Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07] and the National Child Online Protection Policy (2026 – 2030 to protect its citizen in the digital era. Studies have highlighted the impact cyberbullying has on the victim’s mental health, self-esteem and academic performance. This paper reviews the Zimbabwe’s policy and proposes recommendations to help mitigate cyberbullying in communities. Our sense of belonging plays a huge role in mental and emotional wellbeing. That is why using community psychology principles of prevention, empowerment and ecological perspective can help build healthy communities were digital misuse is lessened.

Strengthening the Role of MUI in Digital Literacy on the Dangers of Radicalism to Reinforce National Resilience

Digital transformation in Indonesia has increased internet penetration to 80.66% of the national population. This condition has provided positive impacts on information technology development, but at the same time has created new threats in the form of radicalism dissemination through cyberspace. Young people, especially Generation Z, are the most vulnerable group exposed to radical propaganda through social media, short-video platforms, online games, and digital communication applications. This study aims to analyze the strengthening of the role of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) in digital literacy regarding the dangers of radicalism in order to strengthen National Resilience. The study uses a qualitative method with a descriptive-analytical approach through literature review of official documents, MUI fatwas, government reports, and institutional data contained in the Individual Working Paper of the National Leadership Consolidation Education (P3N) XXVII Lemhannas RI 2026. The results indicate that the threat of digital radicalism is increasing due to low public digital literacy and the dominance of exclusive religious narratives in cyberspace. MUI possesses moral legitimacy and a high level of public trust as a national religious authority; however, the implementation of moderate digital preaching remains suboptimal. Therefore, strengthening strategies are needed through MUI digital transformation, integration of national religious digital literacy, strengthening cyber preachers, early warning systems for radical narratives, youth protection based on family and community, and strengthening cyberspace regulations. These strategies are expected to improve society’s cognitive immunity against radical ideologies and strengthen Indonesia’s National Resilience.

Research Journal of Human and Social Aspects

Research Journal of Human and Social Aspects

THE DIGITAL INTEGRATION ECOSYSTEM: EVALUATING AI AND THE METAVERSE IN OVERCOMING THE LIMINAL CRISIS OF UKRAINIAN FORCED MIGRANT WOMEN

It is proven that a child’s "digital co-presence" with peers in Ukraine acts as an intergenerational buffer, significantly reducing maternal guilt complexes and adaptation stress, and a two-level model of constructing a "New Self" is conceptualized.