Does internet use promote the health of empty-nest older adults in rural China? The mediating role of social participation using a propensity score matching approach

• Main Authors: Li Shen (Author), Yawen Zheng (Author), Mengting Wang (Author), Hong Pan (Author), Wenqian Jian (Author), Xudong Yang (Author), Wei Wang (Author), Li Chen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundThe rapid growth of internet use among older adults in rural China offers a unique opportunity to examine its potential impact on their health. This study seeks to explore the relationship between internet use and the emotional, physical, and cognitive health of empty-nest older adults in...