Gender and Use of E-Government Services in Turkey


Köse T.

Gender Gaps and the Social Inclusion Movement in ICT, , Editör, IGI Global, ss.130-146, 2019

  • Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm
  • Basım Tarihi: 2019
  • Yayınevi: IGI Global
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.130-146
  • Editörler: , Editör
  • TED Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

This chapter investigates the relationship between gender and use of e-government services in Turkey. Based on household surveys, probit regression models are estimated to quantify determinants of e-government use for Turkish citizens. Empirical findings imply that there is a gender gap in use of e-government services. Turkish females are less likely to employ e-government tools compared to Turkish males. Household income, education level, being employed, and frequency of internet use are positively correlated with probability of e-government use for Turkish individuals. Finally, age demonstrates negative association with use of online government services. As the individual gets older, probability of using e-government platforms decreases. Thus, the digital divide prevails among Turkish citizens and should be addressed by policymakers.