Purpose in life mitigates digital disconnection in older adults

These findings refine theoretical models of digital social processes by identifying purpose as a modifiable psychological resource that may help older adults navigate the challenges of technology-mediated social interactions.

Authors

Anthony D. Ong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5032-667X)
Y. Wang

Institutions

Cornell University (US)
Weill Cornell Medicine (US)

Publication Details

Journal: The Journals of Gerontology Series B
Published: 2025-11-09
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gbaf227
Primary Topic: Technology Use by Older Adults
Type: article
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article

Purpose in life mitigates digital disconnection in older adults

Anthony D. Ong, Y. Wang

Nov 9, 2025

The Journals of Gerontology Series B

Technology Use by Older Adults

article

Purpose in life mitigates digital disconnection in older adults

Anthony D. Ong, Y. Wang

November 9, 2025article en

Abstract

The Journals of Gerontology Series BVol. 81(1)

Cornell University (US), Weill Cornell Medicine (US)

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Technology Use by Older Adults

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