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Digital Mental Health Interventions, e-Mental Health and Cyberpsychology (3323) Demographics of Users, Social & Digital Divide (1318) eHealth Literacy / Digital Literacy (912) Depression and Mood Disorders; Suicide Prevention (2514) Equity and Digital Divide (526) Cross-Sectional Studies in Public Health (1322) Internet Access and Digital Technology Use in an Elderly Population (642) Mental Health Issues in Elderly Patients and Geriatric Psychiatry (319) Advance Care Planning for Older Adults (28)

Published on in Vol 27 (2025)

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Examining the Impact of Digital Inclusion on Depression Among Older Adults in China: Mediating Role of Noncognitive Abilities

Examining the Impact of Digital Inclusion on Depression Among Older Adults in China: Mediating Role of Noncognitive Abilities

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Xinru Li1, 2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Chengyu Chen2, 3, 4 Author Orcid Image ;   Xiyan Li2, 3, 4 Author Orcid Image ;   Yuyang Li2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Shujuan Xiao1, 2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Jianan Han2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Yanan Wang2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Chichen Zhang1, 2, 3 Author Orcid Image
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