Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
acceptedVersion
Publication Date
7-2013
Abstract
Having attained 98% coverage in rural areas in South Korea, the Information Network Village (INVIL) project began to focus not only on constructing broadband infrastructure but also on building online social networks. The current study examined the impact of public investment in information communication technology on online interaction and social capital in rural areas after broadband infrastructure was saturated. The findings indicate that public investment can play a key role in the sustainable development of rural areas by increasing community attachment and reducing migration intention.
Keywords
Digital divide, broadband saturation, information communication technology, public investment, social capital, community attachment
Discipline
Business
Research Areas
Corporate Communication
Publication
International Journal of Communication
Volume
7
First Page
26
Last Page
47
ISSN
1932-8036
Citation
SHIM, Kyu Jin.
After Broadband Infrastructure Saturation: The Impact of Public Investment on Rural Social Capital. (2013). International Journal of Communication. 7, 26-47.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/lkcsb_research/4650
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