The dramatic social and economic changes in China, in addition to age-related factors, have increasingly eroded the social networks among Chinese older adults. The major purpose of this study was to explore the potential of online communities in helping the older population expand social networks, obtain social support, enhance feelings of social connectedness, and engage in more social activities. Another aim of this project was to test a research model that explains how online community networks benefit the subjective well-being of older participants by applying the theoretical model...
The dramatic social and economic changes in China, in addition to age-related factors, have increasingly eroded the social networks among Chinese olde...