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This is a Cohort Study study (also classified as: Quantitative Study).

October 1, 2025npj Mental Health ResearchOpen Access

Associations between internet use, social participation, and cognitive function among middle-aged and older adults

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TYTongshuang YuanJilin University KLKai LiuHealth Commission of Jilin Province LLLeilei LiangGuangxi Medical University

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Analysis demonstrates improved cognitive function with internet use in middle-aged and older adults, suggesting social participation enhances these benefits.

Key Points

Internet use contributes to better cognitive function, enhancing memory and executive function.
Participants engaging in internet use exhibited greater cognitive abilities than those who ceased use.
The study utilized five prospective cohorts from 32 countries, highlighting global trends in cognitive health.
Encouraging internet engagement, particularly among vulnerable populations, could support cognitive well-being.

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Yuan et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd91cbfe798ba2fc498917 https://doi.org/10.1038/s44184-025-00162-6

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Analysis demonstrates improved cognitive function with internet use in middle-aged and older adults, suggesting social participation enhances these benefits.

Associations between internet use, social participation, and cognitive function among middle-aged and older adults

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Associations between internet use, social participation, and cognitive function among middle-aged and older adults

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Key Points

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