지역사회 거주노인의 인터넷 활용 목적과 우울과의 관계 : 사회관계망의 매개효과와 조절효과
The Relationship between Purpose of Internet Use and Depression among Older Adults : The Mediating and Moderating Effects of Social Networks
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Objectives: This study explored the impact of Internet use on the mental health of older adults and the mediating and moderating effects of social networks. Methods: This study used data from the 2020 National Survey of Older Koreans. The study sample included 5,094 older internet users. Results: We found that individuals who were younger, married, better-educated, and a higher-income, with fewer chronic diseases, and no depressive symptoms, were more likely to use the internet. Internet use for communication and instrumental purposes was found to have a direct effect on depression. Social networks partially mediated the effects of Internet use for communication and for instrumental purposes on depression, and showed a moderating effect only on the relationship between Internet use for communication and depression. Conclusions: This study’s result can inform the expansion of internet education to promote the mental health of older adults and the interventions to strengthen social networks.
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Objectives: This study explored the impact of Internet use on the mental health of older adults and the mediating and moderating effects of social networks. Methods: This study used data from the 2020 National Survey of Older Koreans. The study sample included 5,094 older internet users. Results: We found that individuals who were younger, married, better-educated, and a higher-income, with fewer chronic diseases, and no depressive symptoms, were more likely to use the internet. Internet use for communication and instrumental purposes was found to have a direct effect on depression. Social networks partially mediated the effects of Internet use for communication and for instrumental purposes on depression, and showed a moderating effect only on the relationship between Internet use for communication and depression. Conclusions: This study’s result can inform the expansion of internet education to promote the mental health of older adults and the interventions to strengthen social networks.
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