Investigating the Influence of New Media Technologies on the Mental Health and Well-being of Older Adults in China

Lulu Tian

doi:10.54097/qrs7xm86

Authors

Lulu Tian

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/qrs7xm86

Keywords:

New Media Technology, Aged, Mental Health, Happiness, Healthy Aging

Abstract

With the acceleration of population aging and the deep popularization of digital technology, new media technology has gradually penetrated into the daily life scenes of the elderly. This article takes the relationship between new media technology and the mental health and happiness of elderly people in China as the core research object. By reviewing relevant literature, it analyzes the dual impact mechanism of new media technology on the mental health and happiness of the elderly, explores the current difficulties in the use of new media among the elderly, and proposes targeted optimization paths. Research has found that new media technology can improve the mental health and well-being of elderly people by expanding social connections, enhancing health awareness, and other positive effects. However, issues such as digital divide and information cocoons may also lead to negative effects. Based on this, efforts need to be made from multiple dimensions such as technology adaptation, skill popularization, and content optimization to fully leverage the positive role of new media technology in the process of healthy aging.

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