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March 31, 2026Korean Journal of Gerontological Social Welfare

The Effects of Poverty on Social Isolation among Older Adults: Focusing on the Moderating Effects of Internet Use

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The study aims to investigate how poverty affects social isolation among older adults and the moderating role of internet use.
Utilized data from the 2023 Korean Welfare Panel Study involving 6,914 participants aged 65 and over.
Conducted hierarchical regression analysis to assess the relationships among poverty, social isolation, and internet use.
Found that increased poverty among older adults significantly heightens social isolation.
Confirmed the moderating effect of internet use on the relationship between poverty and social isolation.

Implication

Research reveals that poverty increases social isolation in older adults, suggesting enhanced digital engagement can help.

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Ja Young Kim (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69df2a4be4eeef8a2a6af7a6 https://doi.org/10.21194/kjgsw.81.1.202603.121

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