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Qi-Qian Yao1, Yin Chen2, Xi-Wen Ding2
1The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China.
Mobile phone use in elderly individuals is linked to lower dependency and higher self-efficacy. This suggests mobile phones can be a valuable mental health resource for older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Digital Health
- Mental Health
Background:
- High prevalence of dependency among elderly people necessitates urgent solutions.
- This study investigates the relationship between mobile phone usage, self-efficacy, and dependency in older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the association between mobile phone use, self-efficacy, and dependency in the elderly population.
- To determine if mobile phone usage impacts self-efficacy and dependency levels in older adults.
Main Methods:
- Community-based study in China with 2,195 participants aged ≥60 years.
- Data collected via face-to-face interviews using standardized questionnaires for dependency and self-efficacy.
- Cumulative logistic regression and ANCOVA used to analyze associations.
Main Results:
- Over 90% of elderly participants used mobile phones.
- High frequency of mobile phone use correlated with lower dependency and higher self-efficacy.
- Increased mobile phone use showed a negative association with community health service utilization.
Conclusions:
- Elderly individuals using mobile phones exhibit lower dependency and higher self-efficacy.
- Mobile phone usage emerges as a significant mental health resource for improving well-being in older adults.
- Findings highlight the potential of mobile technology in supporting elderly independence and confidence.
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