Internet Use and Well-Being of Older Adults Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from European Social Survey.

The present study examined older adults' use of digital technology and its relation to perceived well-being before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe. Three cross-sectional survey data from the European Social Survey (ESS) were employed including ESS8–2016 (n = 10,618, Mean age = 73.59 ± 6.7...

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Publicado en:Journal of Gerontological Social Work Vol. 67; no. 1; pp. 96 - 114
Autor principal: Lee, Sunwoo
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan2024
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