The relationships between social internet use, social contact, and loneliness in older adults

The relationships between social internet use, social contact, and loneliness in older adults

Abstract Social internet use might decrease loneliness, potentially by increasing social contact. Vice versa, loneliness might decrease social internet use by decreased social contact. However, few studies explored these associations longitudinally. This study aimed to assess the longitudinal, bidir...

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Main Authors: Jeroen H.M. Janssen, Theo G. van Tilburg, Erik J. van Ingen, Rense Corten, Geeske Peeters, Marcel G.M. Olde Rikkert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Longitudinal mediation
Social connectedness
Social media
Contact frequency
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-09861-8
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