Moderating effect of digital device use on the relationship between social exclusion and depression among older Korean adults: A quantitative study using data from the 2020 national survey of older people
Quantitative analysis shows social exclusion increases depression in older adults, indicating digital literacy may mitigate effects.
Key Points
Digital device use significantly moderates the relationship between social exclusion and depression in older adults, indicating potential for alleviation.
Results indicate higher depression levels associated with social exclusion among young-old and old-old adults, emphasizing age effects.
Analysis utilized logistic regression and descriptive statistics from a national survey of older Koreans, covering 5,656 young-old and 4,274 old-old adults.
Highlighting the importance of enhancing digital literacy policies for older adults to combat depression associated with social exclusion.