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Connectivity in crisis: the contrasting roles of mobile and non-mobile Internet on subjective well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic

Economics

Connectivity in crisis: the contrasting roles of mobile and non-mobile Internet on subjective well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic

X. Tan, S. Zhang, et al.

This study by Xiongtkai Tan, Sha Zhang, Ruichen Ge, and Hong Zhao explores how mobile versus non-mobile internet usage affects our well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a robust dataset from China, the findings reveal that traditional internet use leads to greater happiness, yet the pandemic highlighted the crucial role of mobile internet. Discover insights into technology's impact on our well-being in times of crisis.

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Abstract
This study investigates the contrasting effects of mobile and non-mobile internet usage on subjective well-being, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a large longitudinal dataset from China (46,803 observations from 15,601 individuals), the study finds that traditional internet generally has a more positive impact on well-being than mobile internet. However, mobile internet's role became significantly more pronounced during the pandemic, while the substitution effect between mobile and non-mobile internet diminished. The study contributes to understanding technology's role in well-being, especially during crises.
Publisher
HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
Published On
Sep 27, 2024
Authors
Xiongtkai Tan, Sha Zhang, Ruichen Ge, Hong Zhao
Tags
mobile internet
non-mobile internet
subjective well-being
COVID-19 pandemic
technology
China
longitudinal study
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