Influencing Factors of Internet Use on Older Adults’ Well-Being: A Meta-Analysis

作者：Luxuan Liu, Xia Wang, Ling Liu, Feng Zhen · 发表于：International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1080/10447318.2025.2464910 · 被引用次数：8 · 研究领域：Technology Use by Older Adults、Retirement, Disability, and Employment、Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving

Despite the growing body of research examining the impact of Internet use on the well-being of older adults, few studies have specifically examined the factors that contribute to variations across countries. Using resources and appropriation theory, this meta-analysis explores how and why the impacts of Internet use on older adults’ well-being differ across nations. By synthesizing 207 effect sizes from 49 studies in 26 countries, this research confirms the positive influence of Internet use on older adults’ well-being. The findings indicate that communication use has the most significant effect on well-being and that eudaimonic well-being shows the greatest improvement. Additionally, economic and cultural disparities among nations significantly shape the well-being benefits derived from Internet use among older adults. This study provides valuable insights into global variations in the impact of Internet use on older adults’ well-being and offers crucial implications for improving their overall well-being and addressing prevailing digital divides.