The impact of digital disability on the well-being of older adults
The moderating role of cultural deprivation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22069167 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lichang Chen (0000-0003-1173-7131, Zhengzhou University), Bing Xu (0000-0002-0235-6057, Zhengzhou Normal University), JinChan Li (Zhengzhou Normal University), Yujie Zhang (0000-0001-6480-4268, Zhengzhou Normal University), Xinyi Jin (0000-0002-2222-0958, Zhengzhou Normal University), Jingtong Li (Zhengzhou Normal University), Lixue Wang (0000-0001-9704-1527, Zhengzhou Normal University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Pages | 1713695-1713695 |
| Publication date | 2026-02-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Frontiers in Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2296-2565 • E-ISSN: 2296-2565 |
| Publisher | Frontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2026.1713695 |
| PMID | 41799483 |
| OpenAlex | W7130518189 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 40 |
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of digital disability on the subjective well-being of older adult residents in Zhengzhou, with a specific focus on the moderating role of cultural deprivation in this relationship. Methods: An empirical research design was employed. Data were collected from a sample of older adult residents, and statistical analyses were conducted to examine the proposed relationships and moderation effect. Results: Digital disability (reverse-scored, with higher scores indicating greater competence) was significantly positively correlated with subjective well-being. Cultural deprivation significantly moderated this relationship. Simple slope analysis revealed that in contexts of higher cultural deprivation, digital disability exerted a more pronounced positive effect on well-being. Conversely, when deprivation levels were lower, this beneficial impact diminished significantly. Conclusion: Drawing on the law of diminishing marginal utility, this study elucidates the differentiated impact mechanisms of digital technology on older adults' well-being. It underscores the importance of developing differentiated digital policies within a cultural welfare framework, thereby providing theoretical and practical insights for enhancing digital inclusion and well-being among the older population
Digital divide · Empirical research · Moderation · Welfare · Aging and Gerontology Research · Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility · Technology Use by Older Adults
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |