Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Medical Internet Research
Date Submitted: Jun 8, 2022
Date Accepted: Aug 20, 2023
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The Contribution of the Internet to Promoting Mental Health for Older Adults in China: The Mediating Effect of Voluntary Participation and the Moderating Effect of Subjective Age
ABSTRACT
Abstract: Health is not only the eternal theme pursued by all humanity but also the cornerstone and destination for high-quality economic and social development. Based on the data of the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS) in 2018, this paper employs OLS regression to explore the relationship and mechanism between Internet use and the mental health of elderly people in China. Results found that Internet use and smartphone use can significantly improve the mental health of the elderly. After endogenous and robustness tests, the above conclusion remains robust. In particular, voluntary participation plays a mediating role in the relationship between Internet use and the mental health of the elderly. In addition, higher subjective age enhances the positive effect of Internet use on mental health in older adults.
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