Association between internet use by middle-aged and older adults and the health of their family members: Nationally representative longitudinal survey in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although a number of studies have investigated the effects of internet use on the health status of middle-aged and older adults (MAOAs), there has been surprisingly little research exploring whether the use of internet among MAOAs has a positive association with the health of their family members.

Objective

This study aims to explore the relationship between MAOAs' internet use and the health of their family members, including spouses, siblings, and children.

Methods

The datasets were extracted from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey conducted in 2015 and 2018, comprising 15,946, 37,565, 31,057 individuals who were spouses, siblings and children of MAOAs, respectively. The binary logistic models combined with individual-, household-, commun

SUBMITTER: Peng Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12464416 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature