The impact of Internet use on cognitive function in older adults: Based on the cognitive reserve hypothesis.

IF 2.2 3区 心理学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL
Ying Deng, Li Liu, Qian Yang, Tong Yu
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Abstract

With population aging accelerating, cognitive decline and high dementia prevalence among older adults pose significant challenges to active aging. The widespread use of the internet offers cognitive stimulation and social interaction, potentially improving cognitive function. Using 2020 China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey data, this study analyzes the impact of internet use on older adults' cognitive function. Results show that this study found a significant positive correlation between internet use and cognitive function in older adults (p < 0.01). Social interaction partially mediates this effect, with social support, social networks, and social participation contributing 2.2%, 1.3%, and 6.9%. The education level, exercise frequency, and job complexity significantly attenuate the positive effect of internet use on cognitive function in older adults. This study offers empirical support for the cognitive reserve and active aging theories. Future efforts should enhance internet training for older adults, improve age-friendly platforms, and bridge the urban-rural digital divide.

网络使用对老年人认知功能的影响:基于认知储备假说。
随着人口老龄化的加速,老年人认知能力下降和痴呆的高患病率对积极老龄化提出了重大挑战。互联网的广泛使用提供了认知刺激和社会互动,潜在地改善了认知功能。本研究利用2020年中国老龄化纵向社会调查数据,分析网络使用对老年人认知功能的影响。结果表明,本研究发现网络使用与老年人认知功能之间存在显著的正相关关系
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Journal of Health Psychology
Journal of Health Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-
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7.50
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81
期刊介绍: ournal of Health Psychology is an international peer-reviewed journal that aims to support and help shape research in health psychology from around the world. It provides a platform for traditional empirical analyses as well as more qualitative and/or critically oriented approaches. It also addresses the social contexts in which psychological and health processes are embedded. Studies published in this journal are required to obtain ethical approval from an Institutional Review Board. Such approval must include informed, signed consent by all research participants. Any manuscript not containing an explicit statement concerning ethical approval and informed consent will not be considered.
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