Internet access and older adults' health: Evidence from China

被引：23

作者：

Ding, Xiangyuan ^{[1
]}

Yuan, Luoqi ^{[2
]}

Zhou, Yi ^{[3
,4
]}

机构：

[1] Peking Univ, Natl Sch Dev, Beijing 100871, Peoples R China

[2] Peking Univ, Sch Econ, Beijing 100871, Peoples R China

[3] Peking Univ, Ctr Social Res, Beijing 100871, Peoples R China

[4] Peking Univ, Guanghua Sch Management, Beijing 100871, Peoples R China

来源：

CHINA ECONOMIC REVIEW | 2023年 / 82卷

关键词：

Population aging; Internet access; Older adults' health; China; BROAD-BAND INFRASTRUCTURE; SOCIAL-PARTICIPATION; MORTALITY; OUTCOMES; PERFORMANCE; TECHNOLOGY; POPULATION; LONELINESS; IMPROVE; PEOPLE;

D O I：

10.1016/j.chieco.2023.102047

中图分类号：

F [经济];

学科分类号：

02 ;

摘要：

In the context of China's rapid population aging and internet expansion, this study examines the impact of information and communication technologies on the of older adults' health. Using the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study 2011-2018, we find that internet access improves older adults' self-reported health, mental health, and activities of daily living (ADL). Further investigations provide evidence for several underlying mechanisms, including improving social participation, promoting healthy behaviors, and encouraging intergenerational interactions. Heterogeneity analyses show that disadvantaged groups, such as those with any ADL difficulty and without social participation or a spouse, benefit more from internet access.

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