ArticleAging clinical and experimental research2023
Associations between older adults' social media use behaviors and psychosocial well-being.
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- Social Media Use Among People Living with Chronic Pain: Cross-Sectional Study of Associated Factors.Journal of medical Internet research · 2026Article
- Social Media Use Soon After Waking and Depression Among U.S. Adults.Journal of prevention (2022) · 2026Article
- Social Media Use and Psychological and Nutritional Well-Being in Adults Aged 50 Years and Older: A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Time Spent on Social Media Applications in Relation to Depressive Symptoms During Emerging Adulthood and the Mediating Role of Sleep Quality: Cross-Sectional Observational Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Observational
- Associations Between Social Media Use and Mental Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Recent Evidence.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundResearch examining associations between social media use behaviors and psychosocial well-being among older adults are limited.
aimsTo explore associations between older adults' social media (social networking services and instant messaging applications) use behaviors and psychosocial well-being.
methodsThis was a secondary data analysis. All data were retrieved from the Taiwan Communication Survey database, an annual survey that examines trends in Taiwanese residents' communication behaviors and social media use. The original investigation was conducted in Taiwan from September to December 2019. Data from 647 older adults aged over 60 years were extracted for the analyses. Social media use behaviors (users/non-users and time spent using), positive psychosocial outcomes (life satisfaction, self-determination, subjective well-being, and happiness), negative psychosocial outcomes (loneliness, depression, and anxiety), and demographic variables were included.
resultsSocial media users had significantly higher levels of subjective well-being and lower levels of depression, anxiety, and loneliness compared with non-users. Time spent on social networking services was significantly and positively correlated with negative psychosocial outcomes (β = 0.103, p = 0.044, f DISCUSSION: Study results indicated that older adults' social media use behaviors were associated with their psychosocial well-being.
conclusionsOlder adults are recommended to use social media for appropriate time periods as an important way to promote social engagement for their psychosocial well-being.
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