Impact of Digital Literacy on Life Satisfaction among Older Adults in South Korea: Analysis of the Mediating Effect of Social Capital (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Eun Woo Nam,

Hyein Jung,

Hocheol Lee

et al.

Published: Nov. 2, 2024

BACKGROUND Korea is rapidly transforming into a super-aged society. Research indicates that digital literacy among older adults enhances their life satisfaction. Furthermore, social capital positively affects quality of life, and facilitates formation. However, most studies have focused on the direct relationship between satisfaction; research mediating role remains scarce. OBJECTIVE To analyze effect satisfaction in South to verify whether acts as factor this process. METHODS This descriptive cross-sectional study utilized data from 2023 Report Digital Divide—an annual survey conducted by Korean Ministry Science Information Communications Technology. The participants included 869 seniors aged 65 years or older. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, three-step multiple regression analysis proposed Baron Kenny were performed. bootstrap method was employed all analyses using R version 4.4.1. RESULTS has significant positive (β = 0.103, p .008). Higher levels are associated with increased 0.337, < .001). influences both directly indirectly. without considering .006). indirect through also (indirect 0.037, .025). Social partially mediates satisfaction, indicating improving can enhance capital, which turn boosts CONCLUSIONS analyzed association literacy, Korea. We identified adults. Our results indicate importance developing support measures focus expanding capital. could significantly psychological well-being

Language: Английский

Exploration on the Development Path and Influencing Factors of Digital Ability of Regional Elderly Learning Team —— Empirical Analysis Based on 1792 Samples and 7 Cases in the C District of S City DOI Open Access
Lu Wenfu

Education Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(1), P. 9 - 19

Published: Jan. 24, 2025

This study focuses on the exploration of path to improve digital ability elderly learning teams, current situation teams in C District S City, and carries out a comprehensive in-depth questionnaire survey, with 1,792 valid questionnaires recovered, 7 interviews recorded relevant cases formed validate results survey. The found that conditions themselves have decisive influence their ability, courses activity experience programs at district level can also effectively teams. suggests further development courses, brands, programs, as well use guided education models stimulate team members&apos; own active motivation radiation influence.

Language: Английский

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Internet use and self-rated health among Chinese older adults: the role of social engagement and social support DOI Creative Commons
Peng Li,

G.Y. Sun,

Xiang Zhao

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Feb. 5, 2025

This study examines how social engagement and support affect association between internet use older adults' self-rated health in Kunming. An analysis of 518 community-dwelling adults reveals that significantly enhances their health. Social mediates this relationship, while strengthens the beneficial impact on Additionally, amplifies mediating role engagement, suggesting greater benefits outcomes. Our findings emphasize significance fostering providing robust to improve

Language: Английский

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The Impact of Generative AI Technology on Users’ Intentions for Production and Consumption Behaviors DOI

明哲 丛

Modern Marketing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(01), P. 122 - 137

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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The impact of digital literacy on the health behavior of rural older adults: evidence from China DOI Creative Commons

Rui Li,

Jiaxin Shao,

D L Gao

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: March 7, 2025

To understand the impact of digital literacy on health behavior rural older adults in China, and to provide policy basis intervention measures for improving their behavior. This study utilizes data from 1207 aged 60 above 2020 China Rural Revitalization Survey (CRRS), employing Ordered Probit model instrumental variable analysis assesses China. Furthermore, examines mediating effects happiness future expectations analyses differences across dimensions such as age, gender, physical status. (1) Digital can improve adults, including promoting learning knowledge, engaging fitness or exercise activities, consciously controlling salt, sugar edible oil usage. The results are robust various tests. (2) Mediation reveals that sense primary pathways through which influences adults. (3) Heterogeneity further shows BMI have varying impacts provides crucial implications healthy aging inclusion investing infrastructure, implementing training programs, guiding effectively apply platforms health-related purposes.

Language: Английский

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Effects of Perceived Accessibility to Living Infrastructure on Positive Feelings Among Older Adults DOI Creative Commons
Sohee Kim

Behavioral Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(11), P. 1025 - 1025

Published: Nov. 1, 2024

Social participation among older adults is a critical aspect that facilitates the improvement of their overall well-being. A factor influencing social to achieve optimal aging perceived accessibility living infrastructure. The study aims provide comprehensive analysis how transportation systems, public service facilities, and digital services influences life satisfaction happiness adults. Survey data were collected from 200 households in South Korea research paper utilized Partial Least Squares (PLSs) bootstrapping methodology with 5000 subsample iterations for analysis. shows significantly influenced Satisfaction, turn, had positive effect on happiness. implications theory practical provided officials professionals concerning geriatric population.

Language: Английский

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Mediating Effect of Social Capital on the Association Between Digital Literacy and Life Satisfaction among Older Adults in South Korea: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons

Hyein Jung,

Hocheol Lee, Eun Woo Nam

et al.

JMIR Formative Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9, P. e68163 - e68163

Published: Dec. 24, 2024

As Korea rapidly transforms into a super-aged society, research indicates that digital literacy among older adults enhances their life satisfaction. Digital refers to the ability efficiently use technologies, encompassing access, competency, and utilization. It reflects capacity navigate benefit from environments effectively. Furthermore, social capital positively influences quality of life, facilitates formation. However, since most studies have only focused on direct relationship between satisfaction, mediating role remains limited. To analyze effect satisfaction in South verify whether acts as factor this process. This descriptive cross-sectional study used data 2023 Report Divide-an annual survey conducted by Korean Ministry Science Information Communications Technology. The targeted individuals aged 65 years or older. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analyses, 3-step multiple regression analysis proposed Baron Kenny were performed. bootstrap method was employed, all analyses using R, version 4.4.1. included 869 participants. had significant positive (β=0.103; P=.008). Social also associated with (β=0.337; P<.001). Mediation showed influenced both directly P=.006) indirectly through (β=0.037; P=.03). Bootstrapping confirmed significance indirect (β=0.037, 95% CI 0.005-0.070; total (β=0.140, 0.058-0.230; P=.002). analyzed association literacy, capital, Korea. We identified mediates adults. These findings indicate tailored programs support policies promote formation could help bridge divide foster inclusion. measures would enable access essential services, reduce isolation, enhance health well-being, ultimately improving overall life.

Language: Английский

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Impact of Digital Literacy on Life Satisfaction among Older Adults in South Korea: Analysis of the Mediating Effect of Social Capital (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Eun Woo Nam,

Hyein Jung,

Hocheol Lee

et al.

Published: Nov. 2, 2024

BACKGROUND Korea is rapidly transforming into a super-aged society. Research indicates that digital literacy among older adults enhances their life satisfaction. Furthermore, social capital positively affects quality of life, and facilitates formation. However, most studies have focused on the direct relationship between satisfaction; research mediating role remains scarce. OBJECTIVE To analyze effect satisfaction in South to verify whether acts as factor this process. METHODS This descriptive cross-sectional study utilized data from 2023 Report Digital Divide—an annual survey conducted by Korean Ministry Science Information Communications Technology. The participants included 869 seniors aged 65 years or older. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, three-step multiple regression analysis proposed Baron Kenny were performed. bootstrap method was employed all analyses using R version 4.4.1. RESULTS has significant positive (β = 0.103, p .008). Higher levels are associated with increased 0.337, < .001). influences both directly indirectly. without considering .006). indirect through also (indirect 0.037, .025). Social partially mediates satisfaction, indicating improving can enhance capital, which turn boosts CONCLUSIONS analyzed association literacy, Korea. We identified adults. Our results indicate importance developing support measures focus expanding capital. could significantly psychological well-being

Language: Английский

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