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ArticleIranian journal of public health2024

Mediating Effect of Digital Information Utilization Ability and Interpersonal Contact on the Relationship between Cognitive Function and Depression in Korean Older Adults.

Myoungjin Kwon, Na An, Kawoun Seo

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Myoungjin KwonDaejeon University Department of Nursing, 62 Daehak-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea.
Na AnDepartment of Nursing, Woosong College, 59, Baengnyong-ro, Dong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea.
Kawoun SeoDepartment of Nursing, Joongbu University, 201 Daehak-ro, Chubu-myeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungnam, South Korea.

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Background: As Korea rapidly enters a super-aged society, interest in depression, a change in psychological function that occurs with aging, is increasing. Although previous studies have suggested a relationship between depression and cognitive decline in older adults, they have not clarified how cognitive decline leads to depression. We aimed to examine the mediating effects of digital information utilization ability (DIUA) and interpersonal contact (IC) in the relationship between cognitive function and depression in older adults. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study used data from the 2020 Korean Elderly Survey. The participants were 9,920 seniors aged 65 years and older. Descriptive statistics, Results: Depression had a negative correlation with cognitive function (r=-.26, Conclusion: The depression caused by cognitive decline can be reduced by improving older adults' ability to use digital information and interact with others. Therefore, social interventions to increase the interpersonal contact of older adults is required, and education programs for improving older adults' ability to utilize digital information may be developed to increase indirect contact using digital devices as well as direct contact.

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PMCPMC11194644

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