Digital Engagement and Successful Aging: A Longitudinal Analysis of Older Adults in China.

Jing Guo, Lei Wang, Xuehui Wang

School of Social Development and Public Policy of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.School of Social Development and Public Policy of Fudan University, Shanghai, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

This study examined the reciprocal relationships between digital engagement and successful aging among 4,319 Chinese older adults aged 60 to 75, using four waves (2016-2023) of the China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey. Cross-lagged panel models showed that digital engagement positively predicted successful aging in earlier waves (β = 0.144-0.158,

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Research summary

Digital engagement positively predicts successful aging among older adults in China. The study explores factors contributing to successful aging, which is a relevant aspect of longevity research.

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