Linking multiple-channel information seeking and lifestyle among Chinese older adults: A moderation and mediation analysis
Background Healthy lifestyle improvement of older Chinese adults has drawn a lot of attention due to an exceeding ageing population in mainland China. The current study aims to investigate the beneficial functions of the multi-channel health information seeking on elders’ lifestyle self-management....
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| description | Background Healthy lifestyle improvement of older Chinese adults has drawn a lot of attention due to an exceeding ageing population in mainland China. The current study aims to investigate the beneficial functions of the multi-channel health information seeking on elders’ lifestyle self-management. Objective We conducted a mediation analysis to test the association between multi-channel information seeking behavior and lifestyle self-management, which mediates by perceived self-management competence. Meanwhile, we also test the moderation effect of perceived self-management competence on lifestyle management with motivation for health promotion and prevention as the moderator. Methods To examine this mediation and moderation effects, we conducted a quota sampling online survey in mainland China from June 11 to October 12, 2023. The final sample size was 898 Chinese respondents aged 60 or above, with 54.5% male. Results Health information seeking using the mHealth app ( b p = .03, 95% CI: [.005, .055]) and social media ( b p = .06, 95% CI: [.031, .086]) is positively associated with lifestyle self-management through perceived self-management competence. While broadcast media ( b p = .01, 95% CI: [−.015, .040]), print media ( b p = .01, 95% CI: [−.015, .026]), and search engine ( b p = .02, 95% CI: [−.006, .043]) show no significant impact on lifestyle management. Furthermore, health promotion and prevention motivation shows a positive moderation effect on perceived self-management competence and lifestyle management. Conclusions Our findings show evidence supporting a cognitive mechanism of moderated mediation that links seeking health information to improve LSM in older Chinese adults. It is essential for health self-education and health promotion among older Chinese adults. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e1c64c15ff2141de8114cc05a37d55ab2025-01-09T14:04:37ZengSAGE PublishingDigital Health2055-20762025-01-011110.1177/20552076241305481Linking multiple-channel information seeking and lifestyle among Chinese older adults: A moderation and mediation analysisQingrui Li0Yifang Wu1Xinshu Zhao2 Faulty of Humanities and Arts, , Avenida Wailong, Taipa, Macao, China Department of Fashion Design, Art school, , Zhejiang, China Department of Communication, , Taipa, Macao, ChinaBackground Healthy lifestyle improvement of older Chinese adults has drawn a lot of attention due to an exceeding ageing population in mainland China. The current study aims to investigate the beneficial functions of the multi-channel health information seeking on elders’ lifestyle self-management. Objective We conducted a mediation analysis to test the association between multi-channel information seeking behavior and lifestyle self-management, which mediates by perceived self-management competence. Meanwhile, we also test the moderation effect of perceived self-management competence on lifestyle management with motivation for health promotion and prevention as the moderator. Methods To examine this mediation and moderation effects, we conducted a quota sampling online survey in mainland China from June 11 to October 12, 2023. The final sample size was 898 Chinese respondents aged 60 or above, with 54.5% male. Results Health information seeking using the mHealth app ( b p = .03, 95% CI: [.005, .055]) and social media ( b p = .06, 95% CI: [.031, .086]) is positively associated with lifestyle self-management through perceived self-management competence. While broadcast media ( b p = .01, 95% CI: [−.015, .040]), print media ( b p = .01, 95% CI: [−.015, .026]), and search engine ( b p = .02, 95% CI: [−.006, .043]) show no significant impact on lifestyle management. Furthermore, health promotion and prevention motivation shows a positive moderation effect on perceived self-management competence and lifestyle management. Conclusions Our findings show evidence supporting a cognitive mechanism of moderated mediation that links seeking health information to improve LSM in older Chinese adults. It is essential for health self-education and health promotion among older Chinese adults.https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076241305481 |
| spellingShingle | Qingrui Li Yifang Wu Xinshu Zhao Linking multiple-channel information seeking and lifestyle among Chinese older adults: A moderation and mediation analysis Digital Health |
| title | Linking multiple-channel information seeking and lifestyle among Chinese older adults: A moderation and mediation analysis |
| title_full | Linking multiple-channel information seeking and lifestyle among Chinese older adults: A moderation and mediation analysis |
| title_fullStr | Linking multiple-channel information seeking and lifestyle among Chinese older adults: A moderation and mediation analysis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Linking multiple-channel information seeking and lifestyle among Chinese older adults: A moderation and mediation analysis |
| title_short | Linking multiple-channel information seeking and lifestyle among Chinese older adults: A moderation and mediation analysis |
| title_sort | linking multiple channel information seeking and lifestyle among chinese older adults a moderation and mediation analysis |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/20552076241305481 |
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