Study on the influence of internet use on uselessness of the elderly
10.3969/j.issn.1674-2982.2024.05.009
- VernacularTitle:互联网使用对老年人无用感的影响研究
- Author:
Jing GUO
1
;
Ya-Nan WANG
;
Pei WANG
;
Yao YANG
;
He LIU
;
Yu-Meng GUO
Author Information
1. 中国人民大学人口与发展研究中心 北京 100872
- Keywords:
Internet use;
The elderly;
Uselessness;
Moderating role
- From:
Chinese Journal of Health Policy
2024;17(5):64-71
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objectives:To understand the current situation of the sense of uselessness of the elderly in China and the impact of Internet use on the sense of uselessness of the elderly,exploring the moderating role of age and social participation in it,so as to provide empirical evidence for improving the mental health of the elderly and promoting active aging.Method:T-test and analysis of variance were used for univariate analysis,multiple linear regression was used for multivariate analysis,and point selection and Johnson Neyman methods were used to analyze the moderating effects of age and social participation.Results:At present,the level of the sense of uselessness of the elderly in China is relatively high.Internet use affects the sense of uselessness of the elderly(b=-0.10,P<0.001);With the increase of age and the level of social participation,the alleviating effect of Internet use on the sense of uselessness of the elderly has gradually weakened(b=0.01,P<0.05;b=0.02,P<0.01).Internet use can alleviate the sense of uselessness of the elderly and is regulated by age and social participation.It is suggested that the Internet access intervention should be carried out as soon as possible for the elderly at a lower age,and the elderly with a lower level of social participation should be focused,so as to play the positive role of the Internet in reducing the sense of uselessness of the elderly and improving their mental health.
