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Have changes in Internet use during the COVID-19 pandemic affected older adults' self-rated health? A cross-sectional study of young-old and old-old populations in Korea.
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- Internet Use and Self-Rated Health Among Older Adults: Scoping Review.Interactive journal of medical research · 2026Review
- Digital health equity among older adult(s): a conceptual analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
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- Technology for sustainable living: The impact of digital inclusion on the health of China's elderly living alone.SSM - population health · 2025Article
- The impact of internet use on health investment behavior among middle-aged and elderly people: evidence from China.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- The Role of Health in the Technology Acceptance Model Among Low-Income Asian American Older Adults: Cross-Sectional Survey Analysis.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- Online health information seeking behavior, healthcare access, and health status during exceptional times.Journal of economic behavior & organization · 2024Article
- Internet use and self-rated health among Chinese older adults: the role of social engagement and social support.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
- The bright and dark sides of social media use during COVID-19 lockdown: Contrasting social media effects through social liability vs. social support.Computers in human behavior · 2023Article
- Information communication technology accessibility and mental health for older adults during the coronavirus disease in South Korea.Frontiers in public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
Disparities in Internet access are barriers to older populations' well-being. This study examined the association between changes in older adults' Internet usage during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and their self-rated health. Participants were adults aged 65 years and above, selected from the 2020 Digital Divide Survey conducted in Korea (n = 1150). Changes in Internet use among younger (aged 65-74 years) and older (aged 75 years and above) groups and the association between these changes and participants' self-rated health were examined. Internet usage remained similar or increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among the younger group. Increased Internet use was associated with better self-rated health of the participants. Other characteristics, including age, income, and education level, were also positively associated with their health. This study highlights the need for increasing older adults' access to online activities to enhance health equity in the digital era.
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