Social capital and Internet use in an age-comparative perspective with a focus on later life.

ABSTRACT: Older adults (aged 65+) are still less likely to adopt the Internet when compared to other age groups, although their usage is increasing. To explore the societal effects of Internet usage, scholars have been using social capital as an analytical tool. Social capital pertains to the resources that are potentially available in one's social ties. As the Internet becomes a prominent source of information, communication, and participation in industrialized countries, it is critical to study how it affects social resources from an age-comparative perspective. Research has found a positive association between Internet use and social capital, though limited attention has been paid to older adults. Studies have also found a positive association between social capital and wellbeing, health, sociabi

SUBMITTER: Barbosa Neves B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5826529 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature