Health effects and mediating mechanisms of smart wearable devices on older people: evidence from China

• DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1578063
• Publication Date: 2025-04-25T04:12:33Z
• Authors: Enkai Guo; Shiyi He; Lan Zheng
• Keywords: Wearable Technology

With the aging of population, health issues among older people have drawn increasing societal attention. The rapid development intelligent technology provides innovative solutions to addressing these challenges. This study aims explore impact smart wearable devices on people's outcomes while discussing mechanism physical exercise, provide a new perspective and exercise strategy for maximizing positive role in adult management. Utilizing data from China Longitudinal Aging Social Survey (CLASS), this analyzed 21,881 samples. Descriptive statistics was computed using SPSS, followed by bidirectional fixed effect model analysis intermediate test via Stata. Bidirectional showed that use could significantly improve (β = 0.325, p < 0.001). more significant those aged 70 years or 0.385, 0.001), without chronic diseases 0.590, living with their children 0.452, mediating results reported frequency 0.037, 0.05) duration 0.063, 0.001) were two pathways affect adults. reveals level people. To maximize benefits, we propose dual-path optimization strategy: (1) Develop age-appropriate functions methods device accessibility people, (2) Generate personalized prescription promote regular activity habits level.