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A serial mediation effect of technology readiness on health-related quality of life in middle-aged and older adults: The role of e-Health literacy and family support.
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- Evaluating digital health literacy interventions for adults 45+ years: a scoping review.Health promotion international · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: With an aging population and the intensification of digital trends, the relationship between technology readiness and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among middle-aged and older adults has garnered significant academic attention, although existing research presents inconsistent findings. Objective: Drawing on conservation of resources theory and social support theory, this study investigates the mechanisms through which technology readiness affects HRQoL, focusing on the serial mediation effects of e-Health literacy and family support. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted by 489 internet-experienced middle-aged and older adults who completed questionnaires measuring technology readiness, e-Health literacy, family support, and HRQoL. Structural equation modeling was employed to examine the relationships between variables. Results: The results indicated that technology readiness significantly and positively influenced HRQoL, with a direct effect size of 0.529, and that e-Health literacy partially mediated this relationship. Both e-Health literacy and family support jointly contribute to a serial mediation effect, with a standardized coefficient of 0.081. Conclusions: These findings suggest that enhancing e-Health literacy and family support can amplify the positive impact of technology readiness on HRQoL. This research provides strategies for improving HRQoL among middle-aged and older adults in the digital era, offering new theoretical perspectives for promoting active aging and equitable access to digital dividends.
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