THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TECHNOLOGY USE, EMPLOYMENT STATUS, AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT IN OLDER AMERICANS
2024
Technology Use, Employment, and Social Engagement in Older Americans
Sample size: 5195
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Lee Jaesung, O’Shields Jay, Dunnigan Allison
Primary Institution: University of Georgia
Hypothesis
The study analyzes the relationship between older adults’ technology use, employment status, and social engagement.
Conclusion
Technology use and employment status significantly influence social engagement among older Americans.
Supporting Evidence
- ICT use is associated with higher levels of social engagement.
- Employed individuals are the most socially engaged.
- Sociodemographic factors like age, gender, race, education, and living arrangements significantly relate to social engagement.
Takeaway
Older people who use technology and are employed tend to be more socially active than those who don't.
Methodology
Multivariate regression analysis using data from the 2022 National Health & Aging Trends Study.
Participant Demographics
US Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 years and older who were community dwellers.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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