The impact of Internet use on the health status of Chinese women: the chain mediating effect of participation in cultural activities, physical exercise and social entertainment activities

Objective： The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of Internet use on the health status of Chinese women, and to analyze the chain mediating role of participation in cultural activities, physical exercise and social entertainment activities. Methods： Based on the data of China General Social Survey in 2021, a total of 4469 Chinese women were selected, and multiple linear regression model, structural equation model and Bootstrap mediating effect test method were used. Results: (1) Internet use has a positive impact on women 's health; (2) Participation in cultural activities plays an intermediary role in the impact of Internet use on women 's health status; (3) Participation in physical exercise plays an intermediary role in the impact of Internet use on women 's health status; (4) Participation in social entertainment activities plays an intermediary role in the impact of Internet use on women 's health status; (5) Participation in cultural activities, physical exercise and social entertainment activities play a chain mediating role in the impact of Internet use on women 's health status. Conclusion: Internet use has a positive impact on the health status of Chinese women, with an average increase of 0.153 points in health status, that is, higher frequency of Internet use has a more positive impact on women 's health status. In order to maintain women 's physical and mental health, women should reasonably arrange their online time, pay attention to the quality of information, cultivate healthy living habits, actively participate in offline social activities and improve their self-management ability. At the same time, relevant departments should also strengthen Internet supervision and governance to create a safe, healthy and positive network environment for women.