New Media & Society· 2018Q1· Review
A review of Internet use among older adults
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Short summary
Internet use among older adults has evolved, showing trends in access, skills, and usage types, alongside social inequalities and a link to health.
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Key points
- Synthesizes quantitative literature on Internet use among older adults.
- Reviews trends in access, skills, and types of Internet use.
- Explores social inequalities related to Internet use in this population.
- Examines the connection between health and Internet use in older adults.
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Abstract
As the world population ages and older adults comprise a growing proportion of current and potential Internet users, understanding the state of Internet use among older adults as well as the ways their use has evolved may clarify how best to support digital media use within this population. This article synthesizes the quantitative literature on Internet use among older adults, including trends in access, skills, and types of use, while exploring social inequalities in relation to each domain. We also review work on the relationship between health and Internet use, particularly relevant for older adults. We close with specific recommendations for future work, including a call for studies better representing the diversity of older adulthood and greater standardization of question design.
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Field: Demography
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