Unlucky digital natives: the impact of digitalisation on low-income youths

Abstract

This paper studies the impact of digitalisation on youths from low-income families in Singapore. With the proliferation of digitalisation, it is crucial to examine its repercussions. Overall, this study examined the intricate relationship between the impact of digitalisation and its consequences on low-income youths in Singapore. It revealed and established that the ramifications of digitalisation has affected low-income youths in Singapore mentally, academically, socially, and in their sleep. It drove meaningful discussions and shed light on its ramifications, thus prompting a need to relook at the current policies in place. These are imperative for the city-state as we continue moving towards a digitalised future.