The Role of Technology Accessibility in Social Connectedness and Health-Related Quality of Life for Rural Older Adults

Yulri Kim, Mack Shelley, Jeong Eun Lee, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State University, Department of Political Science and Department of Statistics, Iowa State University

Journal of Aging and Health

Published online on April 18, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Aging and Health, Volume 38, Issue 5-6, Page 315-324, June 2026.
ObjectivesThis study aims to examine the relationship between social connectedness and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among older adults, focusing on the impact of technology accessibility and geographic context (urban vs. rural).MethodsData from ...