Publications by authors named "Iwao Chishima"

Article Synopsis
  • The study examined how different types of Internet use among older adults affect face-to-face communication (FFC) over a three-year period.
  • A total of 8,734 seniors aged 65 and older participated, with their Internet use in 2016 being analyzed to see its impact on FFC in 2019.
  • Results showed that Internet use for communication significantly increased FFC, especially for those who had low levels of FFC initially, suggesting that online interactions can help reduce social isolation among older adults.
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