Understanding the association between home broadband connection, health and well-being among middle-aged and older adults in China: a nationally representative panel data study (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Lu Yang, Chris Lynch,

John Tayu Lee

et al.

Journal of Medical Internet Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 27, P. e59023 - e59023

Published: Dec. 24, 2024

Background Access to digital technology is among the major social determinants of health, and divide impacts health inequality. Yet, impact connectivity on well-being psychosocial outcomes in adults has not been fully studied. Objective The aim this study was investigate association home broadband connection with middle-aged older than 45 years China. Methods A panel data design national sample China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) conducted 2015, 2018, 2020. This included 16,185 participants years. associations between (home connection), loneliness, participation, life satisfaction were assessed using mixed effects logistic regression models, adjusting for socioeconomic factors, behavioral locality. Broadband internet connectivity, feelings measured self-reported CHARLS questionnaire. Results We observed a substantial increase from 29.5% 2015 59.8% at positively correlated participation (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.34, 95% CI 1.28-1.41) (AOR 1.30, 1.20-1.40), after confounding while absence associated increased loneliness 0.81, 0.77-0.86). These consistent across age, gender, groups, geographic areas. Conclusions highlights potential additional benefits beyond known advantages. Our results suggest importance expanding access enhance inclusion satisfaction. Further research needed understand broader implications connectivity.

Language: Английский

Internet use and frailty in middle-aged and older adults: findings from developed and developing countries DOI Creative Commons
Liang Li

Globalization and Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 20(1)

Published: July 3, 2024

With increasing trend of internet use in all age groups, whether can prevent frailty middle-aged and older adults remains unclear.

Language: Английский

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Association between internet use and depression among the middle-aged and elderly adults with multimorbidity in China: do gender differences exist? DOI Creative Commons
Jianyu Zhang,

Yuheng Jia,

Lixin Hong

et al.

Frontiers in Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Objectives Internet use and the results of mental health are related. Numbers studies presented association between depression, middle-aged elderly adults with multimorbidity concern. The study aimed to explore relationship depression in multimorbidity. Methods We selected 2550 respondents aged 45 years above from China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) 2018 database. Logistic regression models were constructed examine effects on as well comparing gender differences. Meanwhile, propensity score matching (PSM) was used test robustness results. Results Overall, 49.8% had a risk developing 14.9% participants Internet. ( OR = 0.66, P 0.002), type devices (one type: 0.69, .011;≥2 types: 0.53, 0.03), frequency (regularly: 0.67, 0.005) all inversely associated depression. Significant differences genders observed, lower prevalence among men, while not statistically significant women. Conclusions There is significantly negative China, this varies across different genders. This suggests that may be protective factor for depressive symptoms older population, offering guideline policymakers develop specific strategies

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

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The mediating role of social support in self-management and quality of life in patients with liver cirrhosis DOI Creative Commons
Ying Zhang,

LeYao Xiao,

Qian Liu

et al.

Scientific Reports, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: Feb. 8, 2025

Patients with liver cirrhosis often experience factors such as malnutrition and lack of exercise, leading to reduced quality life. Insufficient social support is related self-management in patients chronic diseases. Therefore, this study explores the mediating role relationship between life, analyzing impact exercise frequency risk assessment on support, self-management, Using a convenience sampling method, cross-sectional data were collected from 257 at infectious disease department tertiary hospital Zunyi, China, 2021 2022. The evaluated using demographic questionnaire, Self-Management Behavior Scale for Liver Cirrhosis Patients, Social Support Rating (SSRS), Chronic Disease Questionnaire (CLDQ), Royal Free Hospital Nutritional Prioritizing Tool (RFH-NPT). Data analyzed SPSS PROCESS software. (1) decompensated stage those classified Child-Pugh class B/C had lower scores compared compensated Class A. (2) Quality life was positively correlated both (r = 0.668, r 0.665, P < 0.001). (3) Mediation analysis showed that direct predictive effect an indirect 0.489 (95% CI: 0.362, 0.629), accounting 40.58% total effect. (4) Exercise independent influencing (5) In regression model, after excluding confounding factors, Model I explained 14% variance due control variables, II 49.5%, when added, III 56.9% Under can improve assessment, also modulate self-management. These findings underscore importance strengthening developing programs targeting nutrition enhance cirrhosis.

Language: Английский

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Older adults’ Internet use behavior and its association with accelerometer-derived physical activity DOI Creative Commons

Yen-Yu Chung,

Jiaren Chen, Mei‐Chun Lin

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 13

Published: Feb. 12, 2025

Objective The aging population is thriving worldwide, and it critical to improve the health of older adults through physical activity (PA). Although Internet can promote PA in adults, limited studies have used objective tools measure it. Thus, we aimed investigate association between frequency use levels adults. Methods For this cross-sectional study, employed convenience sampling. participants were 172 aged 65 without cognitive impairment who could walk independently. We measured using a triaxial accelerometer, step counts, moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA). via self-report questionnaire, separated by into high, moderate, low or no use. performed one-way analysis variance (ANOVA) multiple logistic regression examine relationship PA. Results included total (72.0 ± 5.5 years; 78.5% female). group that with moderate exhibited higher daily counts than not at all (moderate frequency: 7,888 steps &gt; use: 6,070.6 steps). Compared frequency, those did less likely meet recommendations World Health Organization (WHO) regarding [odds ratio (OR): 0.242; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.077–0.751]. Conclusion Older (i.e., once week all, respectively) WHO’s recommended for frequency. findings study inform efforts reduce age-related risks strategies encouraging

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Challenges and Paths of Internet Use for the Elderly in the Context of Healthy Aging DOI

林鹏 隋

Aging Research, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(02), P. 182 - 189

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Does education level affect the health status of the elderly? The chain mediating effect of internet use, health behavior and social class identity DOI Creative Commons

Ting Qin,

Pingqiang Wei, Yuanyuan Xie

et al.

PLoS ONE, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 20(2), P. e0319389 - e0319389

Published: Feb. 28, 2025

Background China’s aging population is gradually increasing, and the health status of elderly has become focus social attention. Education level one important factors affecting elderly. However, there are few studies on how education specifically affects in China. Therefore, purpose this study to explore influence path China, further mediating effect Internet use, behavior class identity process. Methods This based latest version Chinese General Social Survey data as basis empirical analysis. Through multiple linear regression analysis, structural equation model Bootstrap method robustness test, relationship between level, behavior, verified. Results (1) a significant positive impact China (p < 0.05), which is, (2) have elderly, values 0.024, 0.002 0.011, respectively. (3) play chain role value 0.004. Conclusions not only confirms direct but also reveals indirect healthy mechanism. These findings provide new perspectives strategies for improving

Language: Английский

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Internet Use and Older Adults Health: A Chain Mediation Model Through Self-efficacy, Health Literacy, and Physical Exercise (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Weizhen Liao, Chengyu Ma,

Xiqiao Liu

et al.

Published: March 2, 2025

BACKGROUND With the widespread use of internet, number elderly internet users is rapidly increasing. Internet may affect health older adults. It important to explore relationship between and adults’ health. OBJECTIVE This study aims self-rated among Chinese adults, while also analyzing mediating roles self-efficacy, literacy, physical exercise. Additionally, it will moderating effect education level in this context. METHODS Utilizing 2021 PBICR dataset, selected a population 1,147 adults aged 60 above. Through integrated application methods such as multiple linear regression Bootstrap testing, constructed moderated chained mediation model investigate pathways marginal effects on RESULTS significantly boosts adults（B=4.109，P<.01）, with enhancement manifesting through three factors: exercise (P-values were less than 0.001). These factors can operate independently or form continuous chain mediation. moderates both self-efficacy（B=1.834，P<.01）and exercise（B=0.174，P<.05）, suggesting that higher levels, beneficial more pronounced. CONCLUSIONS explains how impacts exercise, enriching research intermediary affecting provides useful reference for actively responding aging population.

Language: Английский

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A meta-analysis of technology use and cognitive aging DOI
Jared F. Benge, Michael K. Scullin

Nature Human Behaviour, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 14, 2025

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The mediating effect of life satisfaction between daily living abilities and depressive symptoms in the Chinese older people: evidence from CHARLS 2020 DOI Creative Commons
Mingsheng Liao, Xuesi Zhang,

Zhiquan Xie

et al.

Frontiers in Public Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 12

Published: Aug. 15, 2024

Background Depressive symptoms represent a significant public health challenge, impacting the mental well-being of older adults. Despite this, understanding how activities daily living (ADL) abilities correlate with life satisfaction and depressive among Chinese adults remains limited. Aims This study aims to investigate relationship between ADL in people individuals, specific focus on examining mediating role within this context. Methods The utilized data from China Health Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) collected 2020. A cohort 8,343 individuals aged 60 years above was included. analysis conducted using STATA 17.0 SPSS 26.0, employing descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, Pearson correlations, mediation percentile Bootstrap method 5,000 resamples explore interrelations ADL, satisfaction, symptoms. Results is positively correlated (r = 0.129, p &lt; 0.01) negatively −0.313, 0.01). Additionally, are each other −0.360, In model effect, directly, significantly predicts (β −0.193, t −17.827, 0.001). After incorporating into regression equation, direct predictive effect −0.177, −17.099, 0.001); furthermore, has positive 0.007, 4.959, 0.001) −2.235, −27.799, Furthermore, (−0.177) its (−0.016) account for 91.71% 8.29% total (−0.193), respectively. Conclusion inversely associated risk serving as mediator relationship. Interventions aimed at improving impairments may effectively reduce or prevent onset

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