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Does Internet use improve the physical and mental health of older adults in China? A study based on the digital divide theory
Does Internet Use Improve Physical and Mental Health of Older Adults in China? Insights from Digital Divide Theory
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Abstract
Internet use is associated with improved physical and mental health in older Chinese adults.
- Digital access, online socializing, and information acquisition are linked to better health outcomes.
- Internet skills have little to no effect on health among older adults.
- Social connections and adaptation play crucial roles in enhancing health through Internet use.
- Younger and more educated older adults tend to experience greater health benefits from Internet access.
- In contrast, less-educated older adults show stronger health improvements from online socializing and economic activities.
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