Social network sites as a means to support personal social capital and well-being in older age: An association study

摘要: Abstract This study aims to gain a better understanding of the potential benefits social network sites (SNS) as means help support personal capital and well-being older adults. Results are reported cross-sectional in which sample Dutch adults (n ​= ​410) with site account varying age from 50 93 (M=64.6, SD ​= ​8.2) filled out questionnaire including validated scales measuring SNS use, bonding bridging psychological, emotional well-being. Regression analyses relevant covariates supported our hypotheses that; (1) use is positively associated capital; (2) (3) psychological (4) No significant association was found between Although no conclusions causality can be drawn, these results assumed preserve at an add the, still limited, research literature on this topic. Theoretical practical implications findings discussed.