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Examining the Impact of Digital Disparities on Social Bonds and Depression in Elderly Populations in China

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  • Yan Wang

  • Luwen Zhang

  • Wenbin Wang

  • June 16, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Examining the Impact of Digital Disparities on Social Bonds and Depression in Elderly Populations in China

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Condition
Key MechanismsDigital access, usage, outcomes; bonding social capital as a mediator.
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        From digital access to social connectedness: the digital divide, bonding social capital, and depressive symptoms among older adults in China

        • by Yan Wang, Luwen Zhang, Wenbin Wang

        • June 16, 2026

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