Exploring the Nuanced Links Between Internet Use and Subjective Well-Being Among Older Adults: A Nordic Population-Based Study

Viklund, Emilia W.E.; Forsman, Anna K.

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2021.797269

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“…According to Zhou et al (2015), cultural indulgence strengthens the effect of hedonic value on affective commitment in social virtual worlds and also weakens the effect of utilitarian value. A population-based survey by Viklund and Forsman (2022) found statistically significant associations between, in particular, independent and informal internet use and all dimensions of subjective well-being (i.e. perceived meaningfulness, happiness and life satisfaction).…”

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The effects of individual and cultural factors on digital inclusion in European countries: a two-level regression analysis

Rantanen,

Toikko

2024

IJSSP

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PurposeWith digitisation, a new kind of inequality has emerged in society between people and groups of people. A lack of digital inclusion creates challenges for the economic and social development of society and citizen participation. This study analyses how the country-level cultural factors defined by Hofstede are associated with citizens' digital skills and internet usage and how they moderate the effects of age, gender, educational level and income level.Design/methodology/approachThis comparative cross-sectional study examines digital inclusion in 22 European countries. Data from the European Social Survey (N = 37,602) are analysed using a two-level regression analysis.FindingsThe study found significant effects of demographic and socio-economic factors and country-level indulgence on digital skills and internet usage. In addition, the study shows that a high value on the indulgence index moderates the negative effect of age.Originality/valueThe digital divide has been studied widely with regard to individual-level influencing factors and international comparisons. The significance of Hofstede’s cultural dimensions in terms of digitisation and digital divides has also been confirmed in previous studies. However, there is a lack of analysis combining the effects of country-level culture and individual-level demographic and socio-economic factors on citizens' digital skills and internet usage. Generally, the research emphasises the significance of national culture in digital inclusion and especially in supporting the digital inclusion of older adults.

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The effects of individual and cultural factors on digital inclusion in European countries: a two-level regression analysis

Rantanen,

Toikko

2024

IJSSP

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“…E.Viklund, A.K.Forsman studied the connection between subjective well-being (measured by perceived meaningfulness, happiness and life satisfaction) and internet use (distinguishing between internet users, non-users and users with support, and diverse internet activities). Statistically significant associations were found between perceived life meaningfulness and internet use [11].…”

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The use of informational technology for sustainable development: implications for students with different levels of life meaningfulness

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The article is devoted to the study of the relationship between the fact of violation of psychological boundaries, as a consequence of active using of informational technologies in everyday life, the level of meaningfulness of life and coping strategies of students. The authors indicated the relevance of the study, analyzed theoretical approaches to the phenomenon of violation of psychological boundaries, as a consequence of the active use of informational technologies in the context of meaningful life and coping strategies. The article describes the procedure of empirical research. It has been shown that students with medium and high levels of meaningfulness of life have a tendency to expand the boundaries in the process of communication in the informational space. It was revealed that the leading behavioral strategy of students who are prone to psychological dependence on informational technologies, expressed in the impossibility of refusing them, as well as in their subjective significance, are the strategies of escape and avoidance of problem situations in real life. The study of the relationship between coping strategies and violation of psychological boundaries has shown that non-adaptive strategies of behavior and response, expressed in ignoring real problems, have a strong positive relationship with the active escape of students into the informational space, as well as an average positive relationship with expanding the boundaries of communication on the Internet.

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“…Meetings, classes, daily gatherings, and the transmission of information related to infectious diseases, were carried out online, so the population most affected by digital technology was older adults, which undoubtedly posed a significant risk to their quality of life. According to previous studies, middle-aged and older adults who actively use the internet and other digital technologies are more likely to alleviate social isolation and lead active daily lives [50]. Specifically, Szabo et al [51] confirmed that middle-aged and older adults who actively engage in social activities via the internet felt decreased loneliness and increased well-being with increased participation in activities.…”

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The Relationship between ICT Use and Perceived Life Satisfaction among Older People in Korea: The Mediating Effect of Social Capital

Kong

Liu

2023

Sustainability

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The advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the spread of infectious diseases have increased people’s reliance on information and communication technology (ICT). However, older adults are the most marginalized group affected by ICT, and their activities and daily life have become more difficult than ever during the pandemic. Based on the theory of the TAM, this study analyzed the effect of ICT use on life satisfaction among older adults during the pandemic, and examined the mediating role of social capital. The partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was applied to test the relationships among ICT use, social capital, and life satisfaction, and the Sobel test was used to test the mediating effect and statistical significance of social capital. The results of the analysis confirmed the positive effects of technology’s perceived usefulness and self-efficacy on attitudes and ICT use among older adults. ICT use had a positive effect on life satisfaction. In addition, it was found that social capital had a mediating effect on the relationship between ICT use and life satisfaction. During the pandemic, ICT use not only had a direct effect on life satisfaction but also had an indirect effect through social capital among older adults. The results of this study have implications for research on ICT use and life satisfaction among older adults, and have implications for formulating public policies for active aging. The results of this study can facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the antecedents and consequential factors of the use of digital information among older adults, which not only complements previous studies but also provides a theoretical basis for systematic research on digital literacy and well-being in older adults.

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Exploring the Nuanced Links Between Internet Use and Subjective Well-Being Among Older Adults: A Nordic Population-Based Study

Cited by 7 publications

References 54 publications

The effects of individual and cultural factors on digital inclusion in European countries: a two-level regression analysis

The effects of individual and cultural factors on digital inclusion in European countries: a two-level regression analysis

The use of informational technology for sustainable development: implications for students with different levels of life meaningfulness

The Relationship between ICT Use and Perceived Life Satisfaction among Older People in Korea: The Mediating Effect of Social Capital

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