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.

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Frontiers in Public Health
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2025-01-23
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1492188
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Technology Use by Older Adults
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The impact of internet use on physical activity among Chinese older adults: the mediating role of social support

Bin Wang, Yifei Shen, Chuntian Lu
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Technology Use by Older Adults
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The impact of internet use on physical activity among Chinese older adults: the mediating role of social support

Bin Wang, Yifei Shen, Chuntian Lu
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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.

Frontiers in Public HealthVol. 13
Xidian University (CN), Wuxi Institute of Technology (CN), Xi'an Jiaotong University (CN)
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Technology Use by Older Adults
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