Social and digital engagement associated with reduced depressive symptoms in adults aged 50 and older: a multi-country cohort study

Key Points

• To investigate the relationship between social participation, digital use, and depressive symptoms in adults aged 50 and older.
• Conducted a multi-country cohort study
• Assessed participants' levels of social participation and digital engagement
• Measured depressive symptoms using standardized assessments
• Higher levels of social participation correlated with fewer depressive symptoms
• Increased digital engagement linked to lower incidence of depression
• Findings suggest that promoting digital use can aid in depression prevention

Abstract