From digital access to social connectedness: the digital divide, bonding social capital, and depressive symptoms among older adults in China (opens in new tab)

IntroductionAs population aging and digital transformation continue simultaneously in China, the digital divide among older adults has become an increasingly important social issue. This study examines the associations between multiple dimensions of the digital divide and depressive symptoms among older adults, as well as the potential role of bonding social capital.MethodsDrawing on three waves of data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS, 2018–2022), this study employs two-way fixed ef...