| Summary: | Using survey data of 339 college students, this study explores how wireless Internet use is related to college students’ face-to-face relationships with friends and acquaintances. Beyond simple analysis of total time of wireless Internet use, this study analyzes how location and timing of wireless Internet use is associated with face-to-face interactions. After controlling for demographics and time spent on other activities such as TV viewing and sleeping, wireless Internet use is positively related to the amount of time spent with friends and acquaintances. Specifically, wireless Internet use at school and hotspots is positively related to time spent with friends and acquaintances. Meanwhile, wireless use during both weekdays and weekends is related to increased time with friends and acquaintances.
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