| Internet use as a predictor of sense of community in older people. | |
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PMID: 19250013 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The Internet opens new options for communication and may change the extent to which older people use other modes of communication. The importance of older adults' participation in cyberspace has increased as Internet use for commerce and communication has increased. The present study explores how older adults' Internet use affects their sense of community. An online survey was conducted at the University of Sydney to determine the associations between Internet use and seniors' sense of community and well-being. Participants were recruited online. There was a positive association between a sense of belonging to an online community, sense of community, and well-being. Seniors' use of the Internet for communication and information, and the frequency and history of their Internet use, were consistently related to a greater sense of community. |
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Authors:
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Shima Sum; R Mark Mathews; Mohsen Pourghasem; Ian Hughes |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Cyberpsychology & behavior : the impact of the Internet, multimedia and virtual reality on behavior and society Volume: 12 ISSN: 1557-8364 ISO Abbreviation: Cyberpsychol Behav Publication Date: 2009 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-04-13 Completed Date: 2009-07-07 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9804397 Medline TA: Cyberpsychol Behav Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 235-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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School of Behavioural and Community Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Faculty of Health, Sydney, Australia. sumshima@yahoo.com |
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Aged Aging / psychology* Attitude to Health Australia Communication* Data Collection Female Humans Internet* Leisure Activities Male Middle Aged Motivation Personal Satisfaction Quality of Life / psychology Questionnaires Residence Characteristics* Social Alienation Social Behavior Social Environment Social Identification* Social Support |
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