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- Barreiro-Gen, Maria, et al.
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Collaborative learning in environments with restricted access to the internet : Policies to bridge the digital divide and exclusion in prisons through the development of the skills of inmates
- 2015
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In: Computers in human behavior. - : Elsevier. - 0747-5632 .- 1873-7692. ; 51:B, s. 1172-1176
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The deprivation of freedom for the prisoners, involves not only physical isolation, but also digital, which implies a strong isolation particularly painful in an “information society”. Spanish prison population is deprived of access Internet and all ICT that could contact inmates with outdoor life, this is mainly due to security issues. Not having enough ICT skills is a new cause of social exclusion. The objective of this research was to identify the key issues which should be focused by policy makers to avoid digital divide among prison population. A survey among inmate population in all the five penitentiary centers in Galicia, in the northwest of Spain, was undertaken to obtain a sample of 380 inmates. A Structural Equation Model (SEM) was carried out to explain prisoners’ ICT Skills, in bias to inmate’s social skills, general skills and attitude towards collaborative learning. For inmates, who are characterized by their low education level, results shown the relevance of having general and social skills to be able to have more ICT skills. Then, collaborative learning in prison it is shown as a way to bridge both walls: the physical (better reinsertion and no recidivism) and the digital one.
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- Novo-Corti, Isabel, et al.
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Public policies based on social networks for the introduction of technology at home: Demographic and socioeconomic profiles of households
- 2015
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In: Computers in human behavior. - Amsterdam : Elsevier BV. - 0747-5632 .- 1873-7692. ; 51, s. 1216-1228
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The promotion of the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) among the population has been shown as an important matter of public policy to avoid the digital divide. In this paper differences in the impact of ICT in households are analyzed, and main demographic characteristics are considered. Based on the ICT Development Index (IDI), proposed by the United Nations, a regional index (RIDI) is developed to evaluate the comparative impact on different Spanish regions. Subsequently, the regions are grouped through cluster analysis, based on indices measuring their ICT development. Household characteristics were examined by calculating a discriminate regional Index (DIRIDI). It is composed of highly disaggregated indicators concerning socio-demographic characteristics of households and municipalities, and only those which have shown to be different between regions have been selected. The results indicate a strong polarization in the development of ICT, favorable to Mediterranean and Northeast areas, for both indices calculated. The differential profiles of households point to household size and municipality as well as the age of household members. It highlights the usefulness of designing general policies for particular types of homes, combined with different regional policies, taking into account the benefits of the social networks and collaborative learning.
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- Novo-Corti, Isabel, et al.
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Walking from imprisonment towards true social integration: Getting a job as a key factor
- 2015
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In: Journal of Offender Rehabilitation. - London : Taylor & Francis Group. - 1050-9674 .- 1540-8558. ; 54:6, s. 445-464
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Employment is one of the most effective mechanisms for inclusion, especially for groups who have a high risk of social exclusion such as the inmate population. This study analyzes data collected from in-depth interviews with 22 prisoners in an intermediate position (between prison and full freedom, classified as third grade) in two social integration centers and two prisons in Galicia, an autonomous community in northern Spain. The results show that the availability of a strong social and family network is a key factor in obtaining employment after prison; without this network, self-employment is a good choice.
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