Impact of living arrangements and internet use on the mental health of Chinese older adults
Therefore, this study puts forward the following suggestions: first, to develop family care for older adults and pay attention to the positive role of intergenerational support in the mental comfort of older adults; second, it is imperative for the government and social service departments to assist older adults in establishing correct concepts of Internet use, enhancing their digital literacy, and improving their digital skills.
Authors
- Wenjing Ning (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-8405-8251)
- Ruyu Zhong
Institutions
- Wuhan University (CN)
- Wuhan University of Science and Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2024-12-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1395181
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.53