The causal effect of Internet use on rural middle-aged and older adults’ depression: A propensity score matching analysis
The paper confirms that Internet use significantly reduces depression, with social interaction and social support playing a mediating role. The results of the study show that strengthening rural Internet infrastructure can promote healthy aging in rural areas.
Authors
- Junqi Ma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4213-4512)
Institutions
- Chongqing Technology and Business University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Digital Health
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076241310041
- Citations
- 13
- Primary Topic
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 67.10