Unpacking proxy information seeking of Chinese parents: A multigroup comparison of the extended comprehensive model of information seeking in the context of preventive healthcare

Xinying Tan, Yiting Huang, Yuhang Bian, Liang Chen, School of Journalism and Communication, Tsinghua University

Published online on October 27, 2025

Abstract

Information Development, Ahead of Print.
Proxy health information seeking, where individuals search for health information on behalf of others, has emerged as a critical focus in health informatics research. The Comprehensive Model of Information Seeking (CMIS) provides an important theoretical ...