Medien und Alter: Zum Stand der wissenschaftlichen Auseinandersetzung in der Schweiz.

This paper provides an overview of the state of research on the topic of media and age in Switzerland. The results of the literature analysis show that only very few studies with data from Switzerland are available on this research topic. These analysis focus theoretically and empirically on the digital age divide, namely on the still comparatively low use of information and communication technologies by older people. A shared finding from these studies is the observation that, on the one hand, the digital access and use divides have largely been overcome, but that considerable skill divides continue to exist between the generations. The paper complements the descriptive analysis with normative recommendations on how the digital age divide could be reduced. Finally, further research needs are outlined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]