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  • Psychology
  • Internet Studies

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  • The internet is integral to daily life, prompting ongoing research into its effects on well-being.
  • Existing studies often focus on internet access rather than specific usage patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between three dimensions of internet usage—frequency, online social network size, and proficiency—and subjective well-being.
  • To explore age-specific variations in how internet use influences subjective well-being.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized ordinary least squares regression analysis.
  • Employed nationwide Chinese data from 2017.

Main Results:

  • Internet use demonstrates a significant positive association with subjective well-being.
  • The impact of internet use on well-being is heterogeneous across age groups.
  • Middle-aged individuals benefit from frequent use and larger online networks; younger and older adults benefit from group communication.

Conclusions:

  • Internet engagement enhances subjective well-being.
  • Tailored internet usage strategies can optimize well-being for different age demographics.
  • Findings offer insights for developing targeted interventions to improve digital well-being across the lifespan.