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This study examines how internet use influences successful aging among older Chinese adults.

April 26, 2026BMC Public HealthOpen Access

The association between Internet use and successful aging among Chinese older adults: a propensity score matching study

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ZSZHOU ShiHuazhong University of Science and Technology JZJuan ZhangHuazhong University of Science and Technology LWLi WangHuazhong University of Science and Technology

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Randomized trial shows a positive correlation between internet use and successful aging in older Chinese adults, suggesting the importance of technology in health.

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This study examines how internet use influences successful aging among older Chinese adults.
Analyzed data from 4,214 residents aged 60 and older from the 2020 CHARLS survey.
Used binary logistic regression and propensity score matching to reduce selection bias.
Conducted heterogeneity analyses to explore differences across gender and age groups.
14.14% of participants aged 60 and over achieved successful aging.
Internet use positively correlated with successful aging, particularly stronger in males and individuals aged 60-74.
Identified significant heterogeneity between internet use and successful aging across gender and age.

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Shi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69edae394a46254e215b5808 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-27193-8

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Randomized trial shows a positive correlation between internet use and successful aging in older Chinese adults, suggesting the importance of technology in health.

The association between Internet use and successful aging among Chinese older adults: a propensity score matching study

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The association between Internet use and successful aging among Chinese older adults: a propensity score matching study

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