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Yurong Yan1, Yuying Deng2, Juan-José Igartua2
1School of Journalism and Communication, Northwest University of Political Science and Law, Xi'an 710122, China.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|February 25, 2023
Summary
Internet use positively impacts subjective well-being. Different age groups benefit uniquely from online engagement, with middle-aged individuals thriving from frequent use and large networks, while younger and older adults gain from group communication.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Internet Studies
Background:
- 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.
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