The Relationship Between Electronic Health Literacy and Health-Related Quality of Life Among Chinese Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Study

EHL is strongly associated with HRQoL among Chinese older adults. Its effects on MH and LS operate primarily through psychosocial pathways, while PH benefits directly. The findings highlight EHL's compensatory role, particularly for the younger-old group, rural residents, and nonexercisers, underscoring its importance in digital inclusion and healthy aging policies.