Examining Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Disposition Profiles and Life Satisfaction Among Older Adults: A Latent Profile Analysis.

ABSTRACT: This study examines how distinct Information and Communication Technology (ICT) engagement profiles impact life satisfaction among older adults, aiming to inform digital inclusion policies for aging populations. Cross-sectional data from 717 older adults in Central China were analyzed using latent profile analysis (LPA) to identify distinct ICT engagement profiles, followed by multinomial logistic regression to examine predictors of profile membership. LPA identified 3 profiles: Quiescent (39.75%), Compliant (42.96%), and Active (17.29%) Users. Active Users reported significantly higher life satisfaction (F = 20.38, P < .001) than Quiescent and Compliant Users. Income, age, and gender predicted profile membership. These findings propose tailored strategies to promote ICT enga

SUBMITTER: Yu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12449641 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature