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Association of Internet Use Frequency and Purpose with Subjective Well-Being in Japanese Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Exploratory Study from the Chofu-Digital-Choju Project

  • Tsubasa Nakada [1] ; Kayo Kurotani [2] ; Satoshi Seino [3] ; Takako Kozawa [4] ; Shinichi Murota [5] ; Miki Eto [6] ; Junko Shimasawa [7] ; Yumiko Shimizu [7] ; Shinobu Tsurugano [8] ; Fuminori Katsukawa [9] ; Kazunori Sakamoto [10] ; Hironori Washizaki [10] ; Yo Ishigaki [1] ; Maki Sakamoto [1] ; Keiki Takadama [11] ; Keiji Yanai [1] ; Osamu Matsuo [1] ; Chiyoko Kameue [1] ; Hitomi Suzuki [1] ; Kazunori Ohkawara [1]
    1. [1] University of Electro-Communications

      University of Electro-Communications

      Japón

    2. [2] Showa Women's University

      Showa Women's University

      Japón

    3. [3] Yamagata University

      Yamagata University

      Japón

    4. [4] Komazawa Women's University

      Komazawa Women's University

      Japón

    5. [5] Tokyo Metropolitan University

      Tokyo Metropolitan University

      Japón

    6. [6] Osaka University of Economics

      Osaka University of Economics

      Kita Ku, Japón

    7. [7] Jikei University

      Jikei University

      Japón

    8. [8] Kyushu University

      Kyushu University

      Hakata Ku, Japón

    9. [9] Keio University

      Keio University

      Japón

    10. [10] Waseda University

      Waseda University

      Japón

    11. [11] University of Tokyo

      University of Tokyo

      Japón

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  • Localización: EJIHPE: European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education, ISSN 2174-8144, ISSN-e 2254-9625, Vol. 15, Nº. 10, 2025, págs. 208-208
  • Idioma: inglés
  • DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe15100208
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  • Resumen

    • The association between patterns of internet use for older adults’ well-being is unclear. We examined the association between the frequency and purpose of internet use and subjective well-being in older Japanese adults. We analyzed cross-sectional data from 2343 community-dwelling older adults (aged 65–84 years). Subjective well-being was measured using the World Health Organization Well-Being Index as a continuous score, and internet use was categorized by frequency and purpose. Hierarchical linear regression analysis was controlled for sociodemographic and health-related covariates. After full adjustment, only daily (B = 1.04, 95% CI [0.53, 1.56]) and dual-purpose use (i.e., for both practical and social communication purposes; B = 0.80, 95% CI [0.28, 1.31]) were independently associated with higher well-being. The analysis of the combined patterns further suggested that daily use was the primary factor. For older adults, regularity of internet use was more strongly associated with well-being than diversity of purpose. Daily integration appears to be a key factor for realizing benefits, suggesting that sustained practice is the foundational step in building the digital capital necessary for a flourishing later life. Longitudinal studies are needed to confirm these findings and untangle the causal relationship between sustained internet use and improved well-being among older adults.

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