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BackgroundInternet use has dramatically increased worldwide, with over two-thirds of the world’s population using it, including the older adult population. Technical resources such as internet use have been shown to influence psychological processes such as stress positively. Following the Conservation of Resources theory by Hobfoll, stress experience largely depends on individuals’ personal resources and the changes in these resources. While personal resource loss has been shown to lead to stress, we know little regarding the role that technical resources may play on the relationship between personal resources and stress. ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the moderating effect of technical resources (internet use) on the relationship between personal resources and stress in younger and older adults. MethodsA total of 275 younger adults (aged 18 to 30 years) and 224 older adults (aged ≥65 years) indicated their levels of stress; change in personal resources (ie, cognitive, social, and self-efficacy resource loss and gain); and internet use. Variance analyses, multiple regression, and moderation analyses were performed to investigate the correlates of stress. ResultsResults showed that older adults, despite experiencing higher levels of resource loss (questionnaire scores: 1.82 vs 1.54; P |
