More Frequent Internet Use during the COVID-19 Pandemic Associates with Enhanced Quality of Life and Lower Depression Scores in Middle-Aged and Older Adults
Concerns have been raised regarding middle-aged and older adults’ mental health during the coronavirus outbreak. The aim of the current study was to characterise associations between internet use (frequency and purpose), depression symptoms and Quality of Life (QoL) during the pandemic, in individua...
Main Authors: | Anna-Stiina Wallinheimo, Simon L. Evans |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Healthcare |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/9/4/393 |
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