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C E Sanders1, T M Field, M Diego
1Touch Research Institutes, Nova Southeastern University and University of Miami School of Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314, USA.
Abstract:
The present study investigated whether higher levels of Internet use are associated with depression and social isolation among adolescents. Eighty-nine high school seniors were administered a questionnaire that measured low (less than 1 hour per day), moderate (1-2 hours per day), and high (more than 2 hours per day) Internet use; relationships with mother, father, and peers; and depression. Low Internet users, as compared with high users, reported better relationships with their mothers and friends.
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