Identity reconstruction and digital addiction: the paradoxical mechanism of digital inclusion among the new generation of older adults
Qianjing Zhu
IntroductionAgainst the backdrop of population aging and rapid digitalization in China, the new generation of older adults faces a growing paradox of digital inclusion. While digital participation can generate important benefits, it may also produce physical discomfort, health risks, psychological strain, and behavioral dependence.MethodsTo achieve healthy and sustainable digital participation, this study develops an integrated framework drawing on dramaturgical, Motivation-Opportunity-Ability (