Does Online Social Connectedness Buffer Risk of Depression Following Driving Cessation? An Analysis of Older Drivers and Ex-Drivers

被引：14
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作者：
Challands, Kristina G.
Lacherez, Philippe
Obst, Patricia L.
机构：
[1] Queensland Univ Technol, Sch Psychol & Counselling, Fac Hlth, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
[2] Queensland Univ Technol, Inst Hlth & Biomed Innovat, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
来源：
CYBERPSYCHOLOGY BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL NETWORKING | 2017年 / 20卷 / 04期
关键词：
online social connectedness; driving cessation; depression; SYMPTOMS; HEALTH; LONELINESS; BELONGINGNESS; CONSEQUENCES; COMMUNITY; FACEBOOK; SUPPORT; ADULTS; SENSE;
D O I：
10.1089/cyber.2016.0377
中图分类号：
B84 [心理学];
学科分类号：
04 ; 0402 ;
摘要：
This study investigates the role of online social connectedness as a buffer against depression in older adults who cease driving. A survey of 108 over-65 year olds (M=73.7, SD=7.37) was conducted. Measures included online and offline social connectedness; depression; online activities; and general health. The online activities in which older adults most frequently engaged were communicating with family and friends, reading the news, and banking. Face-to-face social connectedness was by far the strongest predictor of depression. However, online social connectedness did significantly moderate the effects of driving cessation on depression. The results suggest that online social connectedness can help protect older people from depressive symptoms following driving cessation.
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页码：232 / 237
页数：6
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