Internet use, social networks, loneliness, and quality of life among adults aged 50 and older: mediating and moderating effects

摘要

The increase in longevity of people on one hand, and on the other hand the fact that the social networks in later life become increasingly narrower, highlights the importance of Internet use to enhance quality of life (QoL). However, whether Internet use increases or decreases social networks, loneliness, and quality of life is not clear-cut.