Internet Use, Cultural Engagement, and Multi-Dimensional Health of Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in China

Chen, Wei-chao; Yang, Liu; Wang, Xiaoyan

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.887840

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“…In contrast, more research has shown that Internet use positively affects the self-rated health of older people [ 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 ]. Internet technology breaks the limitation of time and space and provides abundant information resources [ 18 ], which makes it possible for the elderly to obtain health information through online media.…”

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The Relationship between Internet Use and Self-Rated Health among Older Adults in China: The Mediating Role of Social Support

Liu

2022

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The development of Internet technology has significantly impacted how people live their daily lives. How this disparity in Internet use affects the self-rated health of older adults needs to be further explored. This paper studies the impact of Internet use on self-rated health, aiming to examine the effect of Internet use and social support on the self-rated health of older adults in China. This study used data from the 2017 China General Social Survey (CGSS) to verify the effect of Internet use on older adults’ self-rated health. The results showed that Chinese elderly who used the Internet had a higher self-rated health, and social support from relatives and friends significantly improved the elderly’s self-rated health. This social support played a critical, partially mediating role between Internet use and self-rated health. In China, the effect of Internet use on older adults’ self-rated health was heterogeneous. Among them, the impact of Internet use was more significant for the male elderly, younger elderly, and rural elderly. The results suggest that the government should formulate targeted policies to improve the utilization of the Internet and maintain a good Internet environment to enhance the well-being of older adults according to the trend of population aging and the popularity of the Internet.

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The Relationship between Internet Use and Self-Rated Health among Older Adults in China: The Mediating Role of Social Support

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2022

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The impact of Internet use on the health status of Chinese women: the chain mediating effect of participation in cultural activities, physical exercise and social entertainment activities

Wei,

Qin,

Xie

2024

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Objective：The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of Internet use on the health status of Chinese women, and to analyze the chain mediating role of participation in cultural activities, physical exercise and social entertainment activities. Methods：Based on the data of China General Social Survey in 2021, a total of 4469 Chinese women were selected, and multiple linear regression model, structural equation model and Bootstrap mediating effect test method were used. Results: (1) Internet use has a positive impact on women 's health; (2) Participation in cultural activities plays an intermediary role in the impact of Internet use on women 's health status; (3) Participation in physical exercise plays an intermediary role in the impact of Internet use on women 's health status; (4) Participation in social entertainment activities plays an intermediary role in the impact of Internet use on women 's health status; (5) Participation in cultural activities, physical exercise and social entertainment activities play a chain mediating role in the impact of Internet use on women 's health status. Conclusion: Internet use has a positive impact on the health status of Chinese women, with an average increase of 0.153 points in health status, that is, higher frequency of Internet use has a more positive impact on women 's health status. In order to maintain women 's physical and mental health, women should reasonably arrange their online time, pay attention to the quality of information, cultivate healthy living habits, actively participate in offline social activities and improve their self-management ability. At the same time, relevant departments should also strengthen Internet supervision and governance to create a safe, healthy and positive network environment for women.

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Impact of living arrangements and internet use on the mental health of Chinese older adults

Zhong,

Ning

2024

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionThe consequences of aged living arrangements on mental health in the digital age have drawn significant research attention.MethodsThis study used empirical data to analyze the impact of living arrangements on the mental health of older adults by ordinary least squares (OLS) and to examine the moderating effect of Internet use in it through the moderating effect test. A total of 17,243 older adults were included in the analytical model.ResultsWe found that living independently has a negative impact on the mental health of older adults and Internet use can improve the mental health of older adults. There are moderating mechanisms of Internet use in the impact of living arrangements on the mental health of older adults, but it is necessary to look at the moderating mechanisms of different patterns of Internet use. Using the Internet for social interaction (chatting and information acquisition) can weaken the impact of living arrangements on the mental health of older adults, while unidirectional Internet use (entertainment and financial management) strengthens the impact of living arrangements on the mental health of older adults.DisscusionTherefore, this study puts forward the following suggestions: first, to develop family care for older adults and pay attention to the positive role of intergenerational support in the mental comfort of older adults; second, it is imperative for the government and social service departments to assist older adults in establishing correct concepts of Internet use, enhancing their digital literacy, and improving their digital skills.

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Internet Use, Cultural Engagement, and Multi-Dimensional Health of Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in China

Cited by 6 publications

References 45 publications

The Relationship between Internet Use and Self-Rated Health among Older Adults in China: The Mediating Role of Social Support

The Relationship between Internet Use and Self-Rated Health among Older Adults in China: The Mediating Role of Social Support

The impact of Internet use on the health status of Chinese women: the chain mediating effect of participation in cultural activities, physical exercise and social entertainment activities

Impact of living arrangements and internet use on the mental health of Chinese older adults

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