In the last decade, the digital transformation has changed the perception of technologies in Spain. The percentage of Spaniards who consider Internet “essential” has increased almost 300% since 2008according to the last Study on the perception of technology made by the BBVA Foundation.
In the case of computer staff, the increase has been 100%. The perception of the usefulness of mobile phone It has also grown, although not so notably, since in 2008 the percentage of Spaniards who considered it “essential” was quite high.
As the perceived usefulness of technologies such as the Internet and the mobile phone increases, there is a significant decrease in the valuation of televisionand to a lesser extent in the radio. However, it is important to highlight that this negative perception mainly refers to traditional devices, since The consumption of television and radio content through the Internet continues to increase.
The report, carried out in 18 countries with a sample of 1,500 people In each one, it presents an overview of the perception of technologies today and its evolution in the last 15 years. The results reveal a growing convergence between generations regarding the usefulness of the main technologies, which are considered “essential” by citizens.
The train, the most important collective medium
The majority of the population perceives transportation-related technologies as “essential”, highlighting first of all the trainwhich is considered the most accessible and least polluting collective environment. They follow him automobile and the plane. While the rating of the train is more pronounced in USA and Europein Türkiye and Israel Greater importance is given to the automobile, and in the latter country, also to aviation.
Spaniards value the train as an “essential” technology above European means
Spaniards value the train as an “essential” technology above European meanswith 66% support compared to 62% of the media. However, when it comes to automobiles, they are below the European averages, since only 47% consider the car “essential”compared to 54% of European media.
The assessment of the train as “essential” is more homogeneous among the different age segments, although presents some variations depending on the educational level. In contrast, the perception of the automobile and, especially, of aviation shows more marked differences. These modes of transportation tend to be considered “less essential” for older adults and those with a lower educational level.
52% of Spaniards see the mobile phone as “indispensable”
He 52% of Spaniards see the mobile phone as an “indispensable” tool, while 66% consider that the Internet is also essential. Compared to the rest of Europeans, Spaniards give greater importance to both the internet and the train. However, as for the rest of the technologies analyzed in the study, they are located at similar levels or slightly below the European average.
In the 18 societies analyzed, the declared interest in technological topics is at a medium-high level. In turn, the majority of citizens say they feel well informed about these matters.
USA and Türkiye They stand out as the countries with the highest levels of interest and perception of being informed about technological issues, reaching scores of 6.1 and 5.9 respectively on a scale of zero to ten. At the opposite extreme, although still above the midpoint of the scale, is Israel with 5.4 in interest and 5.2 in information. Spainwith a rating of 5.9 and 5.4, is in line with the European average, which is 5.9 and 5.5.
Internet, an “essential” tool for more than 60%
The Internet, the result of a wide variety of technological advances, is considered an “essential” tool by more than 60% of citizens in EuropeUnited States, Israel and Türkiye. Similarly, the majority of the population in these societies also perceive the mobile phone as “indispensable”: 59% in the United States, 57% in Europe62% in Israel and up to 91% in Türkiye.
The perception of the importance of the Internet and the mobile phone extends to all age groups, including those over 65 years of age. As for Spaniards, they value the Internet slightly above the European average, with 66% considering it “essential”, compared to 61% in Europe. However, with respect to the mobile phone, Spain is below the European average, with 52% considering it “indispensable”, compared to 57% in the rest of Europe.
Unlike the Internet and the mobile phone, the personal computer generates divided opinions: while some consider it “essential”, others see it as a useful technology, but not “indispensable”. Turks stand out from other societies for attributing greater importance to these information and communication technologies, considering them fundamental to a greater extent than other countries.
Young people value technologies more
Age marks certain differences in the perception of information and communication technologies, especially with regard to the personal computer. These differences are less pronounced, although still present, when it comes to the Internet and the mobile phone, suggesting that the younger generations and older people value some of these technological tools differently.
Only 33% of Spaniards over 65 years of age perceive the computer as an “essential” technology
66% of young people in Europe, 54% in Spain and 73% in the United States consider that the personal computer is an “essential” technology. However, this assessment decreases significantly among those over 65 years of age, with only 35% in Europe33% in Spain and 34% in the United States who consider it “indispensable.”
Regarding the Internet, 68% of young Europeans, 69% of Spaniards and 70% of Americans consider it to be an “essential” tool. In contrast, only 50% of those over 65 years of age in Europe, 57% in Spain and 62% in the United States share this perception.
In the case of the mobile phone, the differences by age are less marked. 62% of young people in Europe, 56% of Spaniards and 59% of Americans consider it “essential”, while, among those over 65 years of age, these figures are 52% in Europe, 50% in Spain.
The percentage of people who consider the personal computer and the Internet “essential” tends to increase among those with a higher educational level. In contrast, the perception of the mobile phone shows greater homogeneity in most societies, being considered “essential” in a more uniform way, regardless of educational level.
In Europe as a whole, only 28% of the population consider television “essential”, while 31% think the same about radio. These percentages are even lower in Spain, where only 18% value television as “indispensable” and 23% do the same with the radio.
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