Existential Dependence Dilemma:A Study on the Mechanism of Older Adults Smartphone Dependence
[Purpose/significance]With the increasing integration of digital technology,some older adults have devel-oped smartphone dependency.This study explores the antecedents and consequences of smartphone existentially de-pendent behavior among older adults,aiming to provide insights for promoting healthier smartphone use among this population.[Method/process]Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 27 older adults and 8 fami-ly members of older adults.Grounded theory was employed for coding and analysis.[Result/conclusion]The study es-tablishes the facilitating and restraining mechanisms of smartphone existentially dependent behavior among older adults,highlighting the interplay between promoting and protective factors.Promoting factors include technological pressure,socio-cultural pressure,vulnerability to susceptibility,and emotional anxiety.Protective factors include self-control and digital feedback.Moreover,smartphone existentially dependent behavior among older adults can lead to weakened social connections,intergenerational discord,and decreased sleep quality,further reinforcing their reliance on smartphones.
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