Internet usage and older adults health: An empirical analysis based on mixed cross-sectional data from CGSS.
China's rapidly aging population necessitates innovative strategies to address associated health challenges. This study investigates the impact of internet usage on older adults aged 60+ years' health using nationally representative data from the Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS). Employing rigor...
| Publicado en: | Educational Gerontology Vol. 51; no. 11; pp. 1234 - 1249 |
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| Formato: | equations & formulas research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Nov2025
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