Examining Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Disposition Profiles and Life Satisfaction Among Older Adults: A Latent Profile Analysis.

This study examines how distinct Information and Communication Technology (ICT) engagement profiles impact life satisfaction among older adults, aiming to inform digital inclusion policies for aging populations. Cross-sectional data from 717 older adults in Central China were analyzed using latent p...

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Publicado en:Inquiry (00469580) Vol. 62; pp. 1 - 14
Autores principales: Yu, Liqin, Sun, Manyu, Yang, Harrison Hao, Wang, Yang, Wu, Fei
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. 9/19/2025
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          Yu, Liqin
          Sun, Manyu
          Yang, Harrison Hao
          Wang, Yang
          Wu, Fei
        affil: Hubei University of Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, China
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          Communication In Middle Age
          Information Technology Utilization
          Personal Satisfaction Evaluation
          Communication In Old Age
          Information Technology Utilization
          Personal Satisfaction Evaluation
          Quality of Life Psychosocial Factors
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          Structural Equation Modeling
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          Analysis of Covariance
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      ab: This study examines how distinct Information and Communication Technology (ICT) engagement profiles impact life satisfaction among older adults, aiming to inform digital inclusion policies for aging populations. Cross-sectional data from 717 older adults in Central China were analyzed using latent profile analysis (LPA) to identify distinct ICT engagement profiles, followed by multinomial logistic regression to examine predictors of profile membership. LPA identified 3 profiles: Quiescent (39.75%), Compliant (42.96%), and Active (17.29%) Users. Active Users reported significantly higher life satisfaction (F = 20.38, P <.001) than Quiescent and Compliant Users. Income, age, and gender predicted profile membership. These findings propose tailored strategies to promote ICT engagement in aging populations, advocating for inclusive digital policies to enhance late-life well-being.
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