A Literature Review on Linkages Between ICT Use and Healthy Aging
摘要
This chapter reviews the growing body of evidence linking information and communication technology (ICT) use with healthy aging outcomes in older adults. Drawing on systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and some key empirical studies, it examines how ICT influences cognitive, physical, and psychosocial health and wellbeing. The review highlights that every day and intervention-based ICT use can enhance cognitive function, promote physical activity, reduce loneliness, and improve subjective well-being, though benefits vary depending on usage patterns, individual capabilities, and contextual factors. It also traces the evolution of research focus and methodology in this field, noting a shift toward real-world applicability, diverse populations, and more sophisticated study designs. Despite significant advances, challenges remain, including insufficient attention on digital exclusion, underrepresentation of the oldest-old, and limited long-term evidence. The chapter concludes with future directions for advancing theory, implementation, and equity in technology-based approaches to healthy aging, emphasizing the need for inclusive, adaptive, and integrated digital solutions to enhance well-being in later life.