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Pathways Linking Information and Communication Technology Use and Loneliness among Older Adults: Evidence from the Health and Retirement Study.

Kunyu ZhangJeffrey A BurrJan E MutchlerJiehua Lu
Published in: The Gerontologist (2023)
Our findings extended the existing literature regarding the important factors associated with variation in loneliness among older adults. Health programs and ICT solutions could be more effective in mitigating loneliness if they target the root causes of loneliness, including reducing perceptions of constraints and increasing a sense of purpose-in-life, along with strengthening social relationships.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • social support
  • public health
  • mental health
  • health information
  • systematic review
  • depressive symptoms
  • health promotion
  • human health
  • social media