Does education level affect the health status of the elderly? The chain mediating effect of internet use, health behavior and social class identity

This study not only confirms the direct impact of education level on the health status of the elderly in China, but also reveals the indirect role of Internet use, healthy behavior and social class identity in this impact mechanism. These findings provide new perspectives and strategies for further improving the health status of the elderly in China.

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PLoS ONE
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2025-02-28
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0319389
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4
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Health disparities and outcomes
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Does education level affect the health status of the elderly? The chain mediating effect of internet use, health behavior and social class identity

Yuanyuan Xie, Pingqiang Wei, Ting Qin
4 citations
PLoS ONE
Health disparities and outcomes
8.67
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Does education level affect the health status of the elderly? The chain mediating effect of internet use, health behavior and social class identity

Yuanyuan Xie, Pingqiang Wei, Ting Qin
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4 citations

Abstract

This study not only confirms the direct impact of education level on the health status of the elderly in China, but also reveals the indirect role of Internet use, healthy behavior and social class identity in this impact mechanism. These findings provide new perspectives and strategies for further improving the health status of the elderly in China.

PLoS ONEVol. 20(2)
Xihua University (CN)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 3%
Health disparities and outcomes
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