How sport participation affects older adults’ health—chain mediation based on intergenerational support and digital divide
These findings highlight the importance of sports participation not only as a health-enhancing behavior but also as a catalyst for intergenerational interaction and digital inclusion. Policy efforts should strengthen family-based support systems and promote digital adaptation programs for older populations to maximize the health returns of sports participation.
Authors
- Zongwei Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5061-8690)
- Junting Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2946-8403)
- M N Liu
- Mei Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5987-5977)
Institutions
- Henan Agricultural University (CN)
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1693987
- Primary Topic
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ministry of Education, India
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities