The impact of internet use on physical activity among Chinese older adults: the mediating role of social support
The study concludes that increasing Internet penetration among the old adults is of great practical significance in expanding their social support network and promoting physical activity. The results of the study provide new perspectives on the layout of work on ageing and policies for healthy ageing in the new era, as well as lessons for other developing countries on the issue of ageing.
Authors
- Bin Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6431-4365)
- Yifei Shen
- Chuntian Lu
Institutions
- Xidian University (CN)
- Wuxi Institute of Technology (CN)
- Xi'an Jiaotong University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-01-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1492188
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.59