Research progress on the impact of short video use on mental health among the elderly
ZHANG Xiuwan
YIN Shanyan
LI Kexin
YANG Zhiyuan
Abstract：This study reviews previous research on the current status,influencing factors,and psychological effects of short video use among the elderly.It is found that short video use can positively influence the mental health of the elderly by enhancing social engagement,providing positive emotional experiences,and enriching cognitive stimulation.However,excessive or passive use of short videos may have detrimental effects on their mental health.Future research should consid-er the heterogeneity of short video use among the elderly,adopt longitudinal designs and objective measurement approach-es,to explore the internal mechanisms underlying the impact of short video use on mental health,with the aim of promot-ing healthy aging in this population.
Keywords：agedshort video usemental health
Publication Date：2025-12-25
Online Publishing Date：2026-01-09(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：5( 75-79 )