Internet use and cognition among middle-aged and older adults in China: A cross-lagged panel analysis

Yu, Dandan; Fiebig, Denzil G.

doi:10.1016/j.jeoa.2020.100262

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“…Finally, besides complementing previous longitudinal studies (Choi et al, 2021;Hartanto et al, 2020;Mariano et al, 2021a;Yu & Fiebig, 2020), the reciprocal relationships of general internet use with cognitive functioning and competence selfperceptions of aging point to an ongoing positive feedback loop, through which increasing general internet use subsequently improves cognitive functioning and competence selfperceptions of aging, which in turn lead to further increases in future use. Some limitations should also be acknowledged.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 64%

“…The longitudinal design allowed clarifying past, mostly cross-sectional evidence and identifying reciprocal relationships in some cases. Overall, our findings emphasize the importance of considering stereotypical perceptions of age and aging (Chen & Chan, 2014;Cody et al, 1999;Mariano et al, 2021a;Mariano, Marques, Ramos, Gerardo, & de Vries, 2020) and age-related changes in cognitive functioning (Chen & Chan, 2014;Czaja et al, 2006;Freese et al, 2006;Yu & Fiebig, 2020) when promoting general and specific internet use in middle and late adulthood. Benjamini and Hochberg (1995).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 62%

“…Multiple studies have shown that cognitive abilities, such as working memory and processing speed, are important predictors of internet-based task performance, such as information searching (Czaja et al, 2013; Sharit et al, 2008, 2015). Longitudinal evidence further indicates that better cognition is reciprocally related to greater use, suggesting that internet use is both determined by and a determinant of cognitive functioning (Kamin & Lang, 2020; Yu & Fiebig, 2020). Reciprocal relationships have also been found between cognitive functioning and general use of information and communication technology (Choi et al, 2021; Hartanto et al, 2020; Mariano, Marques, Ramos, & de Vries, 2021).…”

Section: Functional Abilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Internet use by middle-aged and older adults: Longitudinal relationships with functional ability, social support, and self-perceptions of aging.

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Psychology and Aging

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Section: Discussionsupporting

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Internet use by middle-aged and older adults: Longitudinal relationships with functional ability, social support, and self-perceptions of aging.

Mariano¹,

Marques²,

Ramos³

et al. 2021

Psychology and Aging

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“…Substantial research revealed the barriers of the elderly participant in digital engagement, and it was demonstrated that low-income people who cannot afford high internet fees lack awareness about the benefits of the internet. Physical and psychological impairments, and cognitive decline in later life were the most common reasons behind this mismatch [51][52][53][54].…”

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The Role of Internet Development in China’s Grain Production: Specific Path and Dialectical Perspective

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With the development of the internet in China, information asymmetry in traditional agriculture production has been alleviated, and the information on modern agricultural technologies and production factor mobility has been widely disseminated, significantly impacting the country’s grain productivity and output. The pertinence and effectiveness of food security system arrangement can be ensured by revealing the influence of the internet on grain production. Based on the panel data of 30 provincial administrative regions in China from 1997 to 2018, a mediation model and a moderation model were used to evaluate the effect of internet development on grain output and constraints. The results showed that grain output could be promoted as internet penetration directly increases, and can also be boosted by enhancing technology usage and promoting operation scale expansion through the internet. However, the positive effect of this cycle could be inhibited by rural population aging, as there are many barriers faced by the elderly using information and communication technology (ICT). Strengthening agricultural technology utilization and promoting large-scale operation can encourage the development of rural internet, consequently improving the national food security guarantee capacity. It is equally important to simplify internet usage to alleviate the adverse impact of population aging on grain output. This study contributes to three sections of literature on (i) the factors influencing grain output, (ii) the mediating effects of the information transmission function of the internet, (iii) and the potential impact of aging in the information era. Exploring agricultural growth from an innovative perspective of the internet can provide a reference for ensuring food security and agricultural informatization.

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“…Using the German Ageing Survey, Huxhold et al ( 2020 ) show that the probability of having internet access is lower for older individuals with lower education, income and cognitive abilities. Yu & Fiebig ( 2020 ) based on the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study confirm that individuals with higher cognitive abilities are more likely to be internet users and also report that, conditional on baseline scores for cognitive functioning, internet users experience a milder cognitive decline, thus suggesting a protecting role of internet access to preserve cognitive functioning late in life. Analogously, Almeida et al ( 2012 ) use Australian data and find that individuals who use computers present a lower risk of dementia.…”

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confidence: 95%

Does retirement reduce familiarity with Information and Communication Technology?

Cavapozzi

Bianco

2021

Rev Econ Household

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This paper analyses the effect of retirement on the familiarity with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) of older individuals. We argue that inability to cope with ICT might represent a threat for older individuals’ social inclusion. To account for the potential endogeneity of retirement with respect to familiarity with ICT, we instrument retirement decision with the age-eligibility for early and statutory retirement pension schemes. Using data from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe, we show that retirement reduces the computer literacy and the frequency of internet utilization for men and women. This finding is robust to the inclusion as control factors of health, cognition and social network indicators, which the literature has shown to be affected by retirement. Overall, the reduction in the familiarity with ICT after retirement tends to be stronger in the long-run.

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Internet use and cognition among middle-aged and older adults in China: A cross-lagged panel analysis

Cited by 31 publications

References 49 publications

Internet use by middle-aged and older adults: Longitudinal relationships with functional ability, social support, and self-perceptions of aging.

Internet use by middle-aged and older adults: Longitudinal relationships with functional ability, social support, and self-perceptions of aging.

The Role of Internet Development in China’s Grain Production: Specific Path and Dialectical Perspective

Does retirement reduce familiarity with Information and Communication Technology?

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