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Date of this Version
Summer 8-12-2021
Abstract
Abstract
Purpose: This study analyze the literature on the use of mobile phone by the rural women, the challenges they are being faced, the opportunities connected with this usage and mobile phone supports by the rural women in their daily Activities.
Method: A systematic review was used following the PRISMA guidelines. Three major scholarly databases such as Google Scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus and HEC digital library Summon search were used to find the relevant material. Finally, 20 articles have been selected fulfilling the inclusion criteria for this study.
Findings: The findings revealed that Access and use of Mobile Phones by Rural Women, Mobile Phone Supports Rural women in their daily Activities, Challenges and opportunities of Mobile Phone are categories in this study to better understand of access and use of mobile phones in their daily activities. They want to play games, listen to music, and connect with family members on their phones. Additionally, people feel closer to their loved ones and friends when they use their phones. The difficulties faced by rural women primarily fall into these broad areas. Lack of access to technology, digital gap, poor network coverage, language barrier, slow internet speed, lack of confidence, lack of connectivity, lack of electricity, lack of education, lack of training for handling mass media, lack of communication, lack of family support, lack of free time, social and cultural challenges, domestic issues.
Implications: The practical and decision making described that Women in rural areas have access to and use mobile phones in their daily activities. In a male-dominated society in developing nations, there are numerous barriers that prohibit women from using mobile phones. Mobile phones can play an important role in empowering rural poor women to campaign for and demand a higher priority for themselves by enhancing access to information that can help them make better decisions.
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This study analyze the literature on the use of mobile phone by the rural women, the challenges they are being faced, the opportunities connected with this usage and mobile phone supports by the rural women in their daily Activities.