Problematic use of short-video apps among elderly adults: An extension of the TAM

Lingnuo Wang, Guicheng Shi, Jon D. Elhai, Song Zhou, Yiqing Zeng, Lei Zheng, School of Business, Macau University of Science and Technology, Department of Psychology, and Department of Psychiatry, University of Toledo, School of Psychology, Fujian Normal University

Social Science Computer Review

Published online on April 25, 2025

Abstract

Social Science Computer Review, Volume 44, Issue 4, Page 790-806, August 2026.
Short-form videos have become a dominant form of social media globally. While short-video apps are popular among adolescents, their ease-of-use has also attracted a growing number of elderly users. However, this accessibility can lead to problematic use, ...