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Digital divide in elderly: Self-rated computer skills are associated with higher education, better cognitive abilities and increased mental health
Background and objectives
Recent evidence indicates a positive relationship of computer and internet use with mental health and life quality of elderly. However, the role of computer skills is unclear. This study evaluates self-rated computer skills of elderly and their relationship with mental health, cognitive abilities and related variables.
Methods
We used data recently collected by Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) and included individuals across Europe aged 65 and above. The sample consisted of N=26,525, 55.6% were female. Mean age of the sample was 74.57 (SD=7.12).
Results
We observed significant relationships between self-rated computer skills level and mental health, cognitive abilities and physical health. Having a partner, education level and self-rated writing skills turned out to be the best predictors for self-rated computer skills level in elderly.
Conclusions
The findings underscore the importance of computer skills in the elderly. Programs designed to enhance the ability to engage in computer and internet activities may be useful to counteract the digital divide.
期刊介绍：
The European journal of psychiatry is a quarterly publication founded in 1986 and directed by Professor Seva until his death in 2004. It was originally intended to report “the scientific activity of European psychiatrists” and “to bring about a greater degree of communication” among them. However, “since scientific knowledge has no geographical or cultural boundaries, is open to contributions from all over the world”. These principles are maintained in the new stage of the journal, now expanded with the help of an American editor.
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