Use of social network sites and instant messaging does not lead to increased offline social network size, or to emotionally closer relationships with offline network members
The effect of Internet use on social relationships is still a matter of intense debate. This study examined the relationships between use of social media (instant messaging and social network sites), network size, and emotional closeness in a sample of 117 individuals aged 18 to 63 years old. Time s...
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| Формат: | Journal article |
| Мова: | English |
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Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
2011
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