A Cross-Sectional Study on the Relationship Between Social Media Use and Frailty Among the Older People in Japan.

ABSTRACT: This study investigates the relationship between social media use and frailty in older adults, focusing on the influence of social media engagement and various frailty-related factors. A survey was conducted with 103 participants aged 65 and above, who completed a questionnaire on their social media usage, psychological well-being, dietary habits, physical activity, sleep patterns, and social interactions. Frailty was assessed using the Kihon Checklist, categorizing participants into non-frailty, pre-frailty, and frailty groups. The analysis was conducted using ordinal logistic regression to examine the relationship between social media usage and other frailty-related factors (e.g., psychological factors, sociality, diet, and exercise) with frailty status. The findings revealed that social

SUBMITTER: Nakada Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11855460 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature