Association Between Internet Use and Sleep Health Among Middle-Aged and Older Chinese Individuals: Nationwide Longitudinal Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sleep disorders are common among older adults and have a bidirectional impact on their emotional well-being. While some studies suggest that internet use may offer mental health benefits to this population, the relationship between internet use and sleep outcomes remains underexplored.

Objective

This study investigates the association between internet use (including use frequency) and sleep quality and duration in middle-aged and older Chinese adults.

Methods

A longitudinal analysis was conducted using the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study data from 2015 to 2018. Sleep quality was assessed using the sleep item from the Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale, categorized as "good" (<1 day; reference), "fair" (1-4 days), or "poor" (5-7

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12044320 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature