The article by Helsper and Enyon (2009) critically examines the concept of "digital natives," arguing that the idea that young people are fundamentally different from older generations due to their upbringing in a digital world is not well-supported by evidence. The authors challenge the notion that digital nativeness is solely determined by age, instead proposing that factors such as experience with technology, breadth of use, and self-efficacy are equally, if not more, important. They analyze data from the 2007 Oxford Internet Survey (OxIS), which includes responses from 2,350 individuals aged 14 and older, focusing on Internet use, media richness, and self-efficacy. The study finds that younger people are more likely to use the Internet as a first port of call for information, multitask, and have higher self-efficacy in using technology. However, these characteristics are not exclusive to younger generations. For example, individuals with more experience using the Internet, regardless of age, tend to have higher self-efficacy and use the Internet more independently. Similarly, those with a broader range of Internet activities are more likely to be confident in their digital skills and use the Internet for learning. The authors conclude that the distinction between digital natives and immigrants is not clear-cut and that generational differences alone do not determine digital nativeness. Instead, factors such as experience, breadth of use, and self-efficacy are more significant. The findings suggest that the digital divide is not as stark as previously thought, and that older generations can also be proficient in using technology. The study also highlights the importance of considering individual differences in digital skills and the need for education policies to be informed by empirical evidence rather than assumptions about generational differences. The research underscores the complexity of digital literacy and the need for a more nuanced understanding of how people interact with technology.The article by Helsper and Enyon (2009) critically examines the concept of "digital natives," arguing that the idea that young people are fundamentally different from older generations due to their upbringing in a digital world is not well-supported by evidence. The authors challenge the notion that digital nativeness is solely determined by age, instead proposing that factors such as experience with technology, breadth of use, and self-efficacy are equally, if not more, important. They analyze data from the 2007 Oxford Internet Survey (OxIS), which includes responses from 2,350 individuals aged 14 and older, focusing on Internet use, media richness, and self-efficacy. The study finds that younger people are more likely to use the Internet as a first port of call for information, multitask, and have higher self-efficacy in using technology. However, these characteristics are not exclusive to younger generations. For example, individuals with more experience using the Internet, regardless of age, tend to have higher self-efficacy and use the Internet more independently. Similarly, those with a broader range of Internet activities are more likely to be confident in their digital skills and use the Internet for learning. The authors conclude that the distinction between digital natives and immigrants is not clear-cut and that generational differences alone do not determine digital nativeness. Instead, factors such as experience, breadth of use, and self-efficacy are more significant. The findings suggest that the digital divide is not as stark as previously thought, and that older generations can also be proficient in using technology. The study also highlights the importance of considering individual differences in digital skills and the need for education policies to be informed by empirical evidence rather than assumptions about generational differences. The research underscores the complexity of digital literacy and the need for a more nuanced understanding of how people interact with technology.