A Nation of Strangers?

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Title: A Nation of Strangers?
Authors: Katz, James E., Aspden, Philip
Source: Communications of the ACM. Dec1997, Vol. 40 Issue 12, p81-86. 6p. 5 Charts.
Subjects: Internet, Computer networks -- Social aspects, Public opinion
Abstract: Surveys on the definite patterns of friendship and community involvement among Internet users based on the five different Internet awareness/usage groups. Evidences of Internet users dropping out of real life; Percentage that use the Internet to contact family members; Percentage of users that participate in Internet communities; Impact of Internet usage on the time they spend with friends and family either face-to-face or by phone.
Database: Engineering Source
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Abstract:Surveys on the definite patterns of friendship and community involvement among Internet users based on the five different Internet awareness/usage groups. Evidences of Internet users dropping out of real life; Percentage that use the Internet to contact family members; Percentage of users that participate in Internet communities; Impact of Internet usage on the time they spend with friends and family either face-to-face or by phone.
ISSN:00010782
DOI:10.1145/265563.265575