Understanding the Association Between Home Broadband Connection and Well-Being Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults in China: Nationally Representative Panel Data Study
This study highlights the potential additional health benefits of digital connectivity beyond the known advantages. Our results suggest the importance of expanding broadband access to enhance social inclusion and life satisfaction. Further research is needed to understand the broader implications and digital determinants of health associated with digital connectivity.
Authors
- Tilahun Haregu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8797-0469)
- Chris Lynch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9503-6994)
- Lu Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3764-6369)
- Brian Oldenburg
- John Tayu Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1551-4923)
Institutions
- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- National Taiwan University (TW)
- La Trobe University (AU)
- Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CN)
- National Health and Medical Research Council (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Internet Research
- Published
- 2024-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/59023
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.83