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2003

Loneliness

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A Study Of The Relationship Between Loneliness And Internet Use Among University Students, Katherine L. Dittmann Jan 2003

A Study Of The Relationship Between Loneliness And Internet Use Among University Students, Katherine L. Dittmann

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Problem . Research investigating the relationship between loneliness and various dimensions of Internet use is mixed. While some studies support the connection, other studies refute the link. More analysis in this area is needed to help clinicians, parents, college students, school counselors, and educators better understand the effects of the Internet on college-age students. This study attempts to expand understanding of the conflictual relationship that exists between loneliness and the dynamics of Internet use in undergraduate students.

Method . Four-hundred sixty-six randomly selected Andrews University undergraduate students who lived in residence halls, university apartments, and the community completed the UCLA …