How does digital literacy affect the health status of senior citizens? Micro-level evidence from the CFPS data

This study examines the impact of digital literacy on the health status of senior citizens at the micro-level and identifies the mediation mechanism. The results enhance our understanding of the positive effects of digitalization on aging society and offer useful insights for the government in formulating more targeted active aging strategies.

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BMC Health Services Research
Published
2025-01-27
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-025-12314-7
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23
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Technology Use by Older Adults
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128.62

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How does digital literacy affect the health status of senior citizens? Micro-level evidence from the CFPS data

Xiaoyi Chen, Nian Wang
23 citations
BMC Health Services Research
Technology Use by Older Adults
128.62
article

How does digital literacy affect the health status of senior citizens? Micro-level evidence from the CFPS data

Xiaoyi Chen, Nian Wang
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23 citations

Abstract

This study examines the impact of digital literacy on the health status of senior citizens at the micro-level and identifies the mediation mechanism. The results enhance our understanding of the positive effects of digitalization on aging society and offer useful insights for the government in formulating more targeted active aging strategies.

BMC Health Services ResearchVol. 25(1)
Guangxi University of Finance and Economics (CN), Nanning Normal University (CN)
Peking University, National Office for Philosophy and Social Sciences
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 0%
Technology Use by Older Adults
128.62
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