Volume 3,Issue 7
Research on the Impact of Digital Participation on the Quality of Life of the Elderly in China
Objective: This study aims to explore the impact of digital participation on the quality of life of the elderly in China. Methods: Data processing and analysis were conducted using STATA software. The ordinary least squares (OLS) method and propensity score matching (PSM) method were employed to analyze the impact of digital participation on the subjective and objective quality of life of the elderly, respectively. Robustness tests were performed, and finally, the mediating effect of family intergenerational support between digital participation and the quality of life of the elderly was examined. Results: Digital participation has a positive impact on the quality of life of the elderly. After accounting for selection bias, digital participation can still effectively enhance the quality of life of the elderly. Digital participation has a significantly positive impact on emotional comfort, financial support, and residential Care for the elderly. However, emotional comfort does not significantly affect the overall and objective quality of life of the elderly, while it has a significant impact on their subjective quality of life. Family financial support and residential Care significantly affect both the subjective and objective quality of life of the elderly. Conclusion: The positive impact of digital participation by the elderly on their quality of life is significant. Family intergenerational support (including emotional comfort, financial support, and residential Care) plays a mediating role between digital participation and the quality of life of the elderly. This study provides a reference for improving the quality of life of the elderly and achieving healthy aging.
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