The Impact of Digital Literacy on Depression among the Elderly: The Mediating Effect of Social Participation

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This research investigates the relationship between digital literacy and depression among the elderly, focusing on social participation as a mediating factor.
Analyzed data from the 2023 Korean Health and Social Research Institute survey involving 9,951 elderly respondents.
Used SPSS 26.0 for statistical analyses including Process macro model 4.
Examined both direct and indirect effects of digital literacy and social participation on depression.
Digital literacy has a significant negative effect on depression (B=-.326, p<.001).
Social participation also negatively affects depression (B=-.259, p<.001).
Social participation partially mediates the relationship between digital literacy and depression.

Analysis reveals how digital literacy affects depression in the elderly, suggesting implications for social engagement programs.

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Yeong-eun Park (2026) studied this question.

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