Zhang Lu
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to examine the relationship between social media usage and needs and the subjective well-being of elderly people in Hunan, China. A mixed-methods approach was employed with a sample of 424 participants. Data were collected through questionnaires that gathered demographic profiles, measured social media usage using the SNSUN scale, and assessed subjective well-being through the Chinese Residents’ Subjective Well-being Scale. Statistical analyses, including frequency distributions and Pearson correlation coefficients, were used to evaluate the data. The findings revealed variations in social media usage and well-being across different demographic profiles and demonstrated significant correlations between usage patterns and levels of well-being. Overall, the study provides valuable insights into how elderly individuals in Hunan navigate digital platforms, the benefits they experience, and the challenges they encounter.
Keywords: Cognitive needs, older adults, social media needs, social media usage, subjective well-being
https://doi.org/10.57180/gcxn8909