Affiliation:
1. School of Nursing Guizhou Medical University Guiyang Guizhou China
2. Guiyang Maternal and Child Health Hospital Guiyang Guizhou China
3. The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University Guiyang Guizhou China
Abstract
AbstractObjectiveThis study aims to explore the relationship between Internet use and intrinsic capability among Chinese older adults, and the potential mediating role of social participation.MethodsWe verified the correlation between Internet use and intrinsic capacity using multiple linear regression and verified the mediating role of social participation using the Sobel and Bootstrap tests.ResultsThe results of multiple linear regression show that there is a significant positive association between Internet use and intrinsic capacity (B = 0.717, p < .001); and social participation plays a mediating role, explaining a total of 20.5% of the association (indirect effect = 0.147, 95% CI: 0.067–0.227).ConclusionOur findings suggest that Internet use significantly improves intrinsic capacity among Chinese older adults, with social participation playing a mediating role. Increasing Internet adoption rates and promoting social participation may help improve intrinsic capacity among older adults.