Internet use and mental wellbeing in older adults

Yao Yao () and Erdan Dong
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Yao Yao: Peking University
Erdan Dong: Peking University

Nature Human Behaviour, 2025, vol. 9, issue 1, 24-25

Abstract: Mental health disorders among older adults rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, and have since continued to increase. A recent study provides timely insights into a positive association between internet use and mental wellbeing among adults aged 50 and older across 23 countries, which highlights the potential of digital technology for addressing these challenges.

Date: 2025
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