Loneliness is an experience resulting from a perceived discrepancy between expected and
actual social relationships. Although this discrepancy is widely considered the “core …

This study examines whether structural social capital mediates the association between
constant and new Internet use and depressive symptoms among Chinese older adults, and …

Objective This study examines the associations between multiple sub-dimensions of the
digital divide, including Internet access, support, usage divides, and depressive symptoms …

Objectives: To test the independent and combined impact of social cohesion and
geographic locale (urban/rural) on quality of life (QoL) for older adults in China. Using …

Background: Serious games (SGs) are nonpharmacological interventions that are widely
applied among older adults. To date, no evidence has been published regarding the effect …

Livestreamer-moderated matchmaking has gained wide popularity among the elderly
population in China. Compared to algorithm-mediated online dating, it is characterized by …

Objective This research investigates associations between living arrangements and older
adults' depressive symptoms and whether these associations are moderated by extended …

Objectives Although researchers have linked intergenerational emotional cohesion (IEC) to
psychological well-being (PWB) among older adults, the mechanisms and conditions under …

Objectives Guided by the social convoy model, this study investigated the association
between friendship and cognitive functioning among older Chinese adults, as well as the …

Living arrangement has been reported to have a significant influence on several mental
health statuses of older adults, but their social network may confound this association. This …