Evolving information landscape: ICT's influence on societal digitalisation

Abstract

The establishment of a human-centered, open, and development-oriented information society is a prevailing objective for a significant number of nations worldwide. A key priority among the majority of countries is the construction of an information society that facilitates the creation, collection, access, utilization, and exchange of information and knowledge. The process of society's digitalization plays a vital role in enabling individuals to realize their maximum capabilities, actively contribute to both social and personal development, and ultimately enhance their overall quality of life. The primary objective of this article is to characterize the current intricacies surrounding the development of the information sphere. Furthermore, it seeks to elucidate the theoretical and practical aspects regarding the influence of specific information and communication technologies on the pervasive trend of digitalization within social processes on a global scale. The study employed analytical and bibliographic methods to examine the scientific literature on the development of information and communication technologies (ICTs). Additionally, comparative, logical, and linguistic methods were utilized to facilitate analysis. Methodological approaches such as abstraction, idealization, deduction, induction, synthesis, information analysis, and systemic and structural methods were employed to study and process data. Furthermore, the authors conducted an online questionnaire survey as a practical means to address significant aspects concerning the development of the information sphere. The study successfully identified the primary theoretical aspects of the digitalization of social processes, focusing on the key issues at hand. Additionally, an examination was conducted to analyze the dynamics of scholars' perspectives concerning crucial aspects of this subject matter.