Happier and less isolated: internet use in old age

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Measuring active and healthy ageing in Europe (2017, background): “By the same token, use of the internet reduces chances of being in social isolation (Lelkes, 2013).”
Social isolation: A conceptual and measurement proposal (2014, unknown): “Lelkes (2012), for example, has found that people age 65 or older who use the Internet regularly have a lower chance of being isolated.”
Internet Use and Subjective Well-Being in China (2016, background): “(Cotten et al. 2012; Ford and Ford 2009; Katsamanis 2006; Lelkes 2013; Shotwell 2002), we know of none that explores Internet use and well-being across the lifespan.”
The use of digital technology for social wellbeing reduces social isolation in older adults: A systematic review. (2022, background): “self-reported life satisfaction Lelkes (2013) Does internet use make older people less or more lonely? Does it crowd out face-to-face contacts or enhance them Personal social meetings and virtual contacts are complimentary to each other for older adults People still want to see each other personally”