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The Role of Internet Media in Alleviating Depression Among Older Adults with Pain: Insights from a Five-Year Longitudinal Study (2018–2023)

  • By

  • Fan Bai

  • Yiwei Liao

  • Junzhuo Tang

  • Shichao Du

  • Weining Ning

  • Chunyu Wang

  • March 1, 2026

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    Pain significantly increases the risk of depression among older adults, with a prevalence rate of 40.6% in this population.

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    Internet media serves as a novel moderator in the pain-depression relationship, enhancing mental well-being among older adults.

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    Older adults with lower education levels and those who are retired benefit more from internet media use in alleviating depression.

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    Internet media acts as a non-pharmacological intervention, providing emotional support and reducing feelings of loneliness.

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    The study utilizes a five-year longitudinal dataset to explore the moderating effects of internet media on pain and depression.

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The Role of Internet Media in Alleviating Depression Among Older Adults with Pain: Insights from a Five-Year Longitudinal Study (2018–2023)

  • by Fan Bai, Yiwei Liao, Junzhuo Tang, Shichao Du, Weining Ning, Chunyu Wang

  • March 1, 2026

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