Effect of internet usage on the life satisfaction of the elderly spousal caregivers of disabled elderly.

ABSTRACT: This empirical study examines the impact of internet usage on the life satisfaction of spousal caregivers responsible for elderly individuals with disabilities. Utilizing data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), released in November 2023, we analyzed the health status and life satisfaction of these caregivers in the context of the recent rapid development of the internet. A stratified Proportionate to Size Sampling (PPS) approach was employed in this investigation. We assessed whether the life satisfaction of spousal caregivers is associated with internet use and whether internet adoption can moderate intergenerational relationships, interpersonal interactions, and political engagement among these caregivers. The study analyzed a sample of 760 individuals, wit

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11436698 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature