Internet usage in Argentina: Gender and age as variables associated to the digital divide

espanolLos primeros estudios que indagaron sobre el uso de internet dieron cuenta de la existencia de una brecha digital entre quienes tenian y quienes no tenian acceso fisico a internet, con la idea de que la mera accesibilidad aseguraba la inclusion. El interes viro, entonces, a como las personas utilizan internet despues de obtener acceso. Se realizo un estudio empirico a fin de analizar el uso de internet en Argentina y las diferencias segun el genero y la edad como variables asociadas a la brecha digital. El estudio es descriptivo-correlacional, transversal, sobre una muestra representativa de adultos (n = 1145). Los resultados muestran la masividad de conexion a internet y las diferencias de uso entre hombres y mujeres, y entre generaciones. Se ratifica la hipotesis de la brecha digital acerca de la mayor conexion y uso entre los mas jovenes. EnglishThe first studies that investigated the use of the Internet revealed the existence of a digital divide between those who had and those who did not have physical access to the Internet. It was held the assumption that mere accessibility ensured inclusion. The interest then turned to how people use the Internet after gaining access. An empirical study was carried on to analyze the use of the Internet in Argentina and the differences in terms of sex and age as variables associated with the digital divide. The study is descriptive-correlational, cross-sectional, based on a representative sample of adults (n = 1145). The results show the mass internet connection and the differences in use between men and women, and generations. It ratifies the hypothesis of the digital divide showing a greater connection and use among the younger.