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7 december 2022 10:41:53

 
IJERPH, Vol. 19, Pages 16401: The Association between Internet Use and Physical Exercise among Middle-Aged and Older Adults—Evidence from China (International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health)
 


Background: In an aging and digital society, Internet use is significantly associated with residents’ physical exercise. This study aimed to explore the association between Internet use and physical exercise among Chinese middle-aged and older adults in two respects: Internet use and the purpose of Internet use. Methods: The data used in this study were obtained from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) conducted by Peking University. The logit model and the ordered probit model were used to analyze the association between Internet use and physical exercise, and the substitution variable method was used to examine the robustness of the results. Results: (1) Internet use and the frequency of Internet use significantly increased the probability and frequency of middle-aged and older adults’ participation in physical exercise (p < 0.001). (2) “Watching news”, “chatting” and “watching videos” via the Internet were positively associated with physical exercise, while “playing games” had no impact. (3) Internet use had a greater impact on physical exercise participation among middle-aged adults and those living in urban areas than among older adults and those living in rural areas. Conclusions: This study suggests that Internet use among middle-aged and older adults is positively associated with their participation in physical exercise; the government should try to increase the popularity of Internet use to encourage their participation in physical exercise.


 
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