An Overview of the Research Based on Digital Competencies

In this chapter, the authors made an overview of the research directed to digital competencies . This paper is based on frameworks whose purpose is to measure digital skills in specific areas . The starting point in measuring digital competencies is Digital Competence Framework for citizens (DigComp) developed by the European Commission . The paper begins with an introduction in which elementary terms are explained, followed by a description of DigComp as a primary framework, its implementation and the conclusion in which the short resume is given as well as future research recommendations