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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Navigating Digital Pathways: Exploring Smartphone and App Influence on Mental Health Among Elderly Individuals in Urban China Amidst COVID-19

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  • Xinyan Wu

    (Xiangtan University)

  • Haolong Xing

    (Xiangtan University)

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Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, this study examined the relationship between smartphone use, use intensity, app engagement, and anxiety and depression levels among elderly urban residents in China. The study’s scope encompassed the effects of varying smartphone habits on mental health outcomes. A representative sample of elderly urban individuals participated in a comprehensive survey. The survey captured data on smartphone usage patterns, duration, and preferred apps, while established psychometric scales were used to gauge anxiety and depression levels. Statistical analyses were employed to establish correlations and potential causal connections. The findings underscore a nuanced interplay between smartphone engagement and mental well-being in the elderly. Moderate smartphone use exhibited a favorable impact, particularly by reducing anxiety levels. However, prolonged and excessive smartphone use correlated with elevated depression levels. Notably, regular use of news apps emerged as a positive contributor associated with lower anxiety and depression levels. The study’s outcomes contribute to the understanding of smartphone effects on elderly mental health during the pandemic. The research’s validity is highlighted by its robust methodology and statistically significant findings.

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  • Xinyan Wu & Haolong Xing, 2024. "RETRACTED ARTICLE: Navigating Digital Pathways: Exploring Smartphone and App Influence on Mental Health Among Elderly Individuals in Urban China Amidst COVID-19," Journal of the Knowledge Economy, Springer;Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET), vol. 15(3), pages 10613-10641, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jknowl:v:15:y:2024:i:3:d:10.1007_s13132-023-01521-4
    DOI: 10.1007/s13132-023-01521-4
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