Digital Technology Usage in Tajikistan

The rapid development of digital technologies is significantly changing how people live, and these changes have a particular impact on the younger generation in Tajikistan. Our study therefore aims to analyze the factors influencing young Tajiks' opinions as users of digital technology and to examine digital technology usage in Tajikistan. We conducted a qualitative analysis of the opinions of young Tajik individuals aged 18 to 30 and found that they generally consider digital technology to be an integral part of their daily lives. Data collection was carried out through focus group discussions (FGDs) and the data analysis was performed using thematic analysis. Our findings indicate that young Tajiks cannot imagine life without digital technology and that women’s use of digital technology remains limited due to religious beliefs and practices. This study has significant implications for digital technology providers seeking to develop strategies to promote the adoption and usage of digital technology

Data collection · Digital data · Emerging technologies · Focus group · Information and Communications Technology · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Thematic analysis · Cyberloafing and Workplace Behavior · Gender and Technology in Education · Technology Adoption and User Behaviour