The Effects of the Elderly's Digital Device Utilization on Life Satisfaction: Focusing on the Mediating Effects of Digital Assistant

This study analyzed the impact of the usability of digital devices on the life satisfaction of the elderly and the mediating effect of a digital assistant in this process.The results showed that the usability of digital devices has a significant positive impact on the life satisfaction of the elderly.In particular, a digital assistant is crucial mediating role in influencing life satisfaction and digital device performance.Specifically, the usability of digital devices contributed directly to increasing life satisfaction, and the highest level of education and monthly household income also had a positive impact on life satisfaction.Additionally, a digital assistant was identified as a key factor in enhancing the impact of digital device usability on life satisfaction.These findings suggest policy implications such as enhancing the accessibility of digital devices for the elderly, strengthening digital education programs, deploying and supporting a digital assistant, expanding opportunities for social participation, and continuous research and monitoring.Specifically, designing and disseminating user-friendly interfaces is important to make it easier for the elderly to access digital devices.Furthermore, supporting the elderly in better utilizing digital devices is necessary, and this support through digital education programs is crucial.A digital assistant's deployment and ongoing support can help the elderly overcome difficulties in the digital environment and maximize the use of digital devices.Moreover, providing various programs and opportunities to promote the social participation of the elderly and increase their life satisfaction is important.This study provides essential basic data for increasing digital inclusivity and improving the quality of life for the elderly.Future research will need more in-depth analysis that considers various variables and factors.This is expected to contribute to preparing concrete and practical measures further to enhance the digital quality of life for the elderly.