The impact of digital literacy on older adults' self-rated health, depression, and life satisfaction: a cross-sectional study using 2023 National Survey of Older Koreans.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study examined the associations between digital literacy and self-rated health (SRH), depression, and life satisfaction among older adults in the Republic of Korea.

Methods

Data were obtained from the 2023 National Survey of Older Koreans (n=9,951). Digital literacy was evaluated based on participants' ability to use 8 smartphone functions and their perceived difficulty adapting to a digital society. Dependent variables included SRH, depression (measured using the short form of Geriatric Depression Scale), and life satisfaction (assessed through a composite score across 7 domains). Multiple logistic regression was applied for SRH and depression, while linear regression was conducted for life satisfaction, adjusting for sociodemographic and health-related cova

SUBMITTER: Kim MG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12611532 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature