Bibliographic Details
| 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. |
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