The Impact of Digital literacy on Lifestyle

Background and Aim:Skills that prepare people for the effective use of digital space and show them the culture of using the media are called digital literacy or technology literacy. The American Library Association (ALA) defines digital literacy as "the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills". One of the most important areas that has been affected by technology and the digital age is lifestyle.Methods: A review study was carried out to find documentation related to the topic of searching in databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, ISI, Web of Science Search, Magiran, SID, in both Persian and English, and related articles reviewed and evaluated.Results: The digital literacy favors the safe, critical, creative use of technology for learning, leisure, personal development, life style change and participation in society. In the digital age, the Internet is considered as an ecosystem and digital literacy is essential for achieving personal and social development. Findings of studies has identified six dimensions of digital literacy as: critical, cognitive, operational, social, emotional, and projective. Focusing on different areas of digital literacy provides an opportunity for people to upgrade their capabilities and change their lifestyle.According to the holistic view, in order to have a Consistent lifestyle, the necessary skills must be acquired in various dimensions of digital literacy.Conclusion: Due to the digital revolution, the impact of technology on lifestyle is undeniable, and in order to improve lifestyle, it is necessary to acquire the necessary capabilities in the digital field.