Determinants of internet use by the elderly in Spain: time dedicated to search and communications

Internet use reduces the isolation or exclusion of individuals in specific socio-economic groups and, consequently, increases quality life, with this being especially case for elderly. Knowing that elderly are becoming particularly active dedicating time to Internet, we provide evidence Spanish aged 65 and older dedicate two online activities: search communications. We estimate a SUR model data from STUS 2009-2010. Our main results indicate male has positive influence on devoted Internet. Furthermore, both activities higher levels education at highest level individual health.