Structural Relationships among SNS Self-Efficacy, Perceived Usefulness of SNS, Social Participation, and Life Satisfaction in Older Adults with Disabilities

Key Points

• The study aims to analyze the structural relationships between psychological and cognitive factors related to SNS use and life satisfaction in older adults with disabilities.
• Analyzed data from 136 older adults with disabilities aged 60 and older who responded to SNS-related questions in the 2023 Disability Life Panel Survey.
• Applied structural equation modeling to assess relationships among variables.
• SNS self-efficacy positively influences perceived usefulness of SNS (p<0.05).
• Social participation significantly impacts life satisfaction (p<0.05).
• SNS self-efficacy has a direct positive effect on life satisfaction (p<0.05).

Abstract