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Abstract

Kraut et al. (1998) reported negative effects of using the Internet on social involvement and psychological well‐being among new Internet users in 1995–96. We called the effects a “paradox” because participants used the Internet heavily for communication, which generally has positive effects. A 3‐year follow‐up of 208 of these respondents found that negative effects dissipated. We also report findings from a longitudinal survey in 1998–99 of 406 new computer and television purchasers. This sample generally experienced positive effects of using the Internet on communication, social involvement, and well‐being. However, consistent with a “rich get richer” model, using the Internet predicted better outcomes for extraverts and those with more social support but worse outcomes for introverts and those with less support.

Keywords

The InternetPsychologySample (material)Social psychologyInternet usersComputer scienceWorld Wide Web

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Carnegie Mellon University US

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Publication Info

Year: 2002
Type: article
Volume: 58
Issue: 1
Pages: 49-74
Citations: 2141
Access: Closed

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                                    Robert Kraut, 
                                
                                    Sara Kiesler, 
                                
                                    Bonka Boneva
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2002). 
                            Internet Paradox Revisited. 
                            Journal of Social Issues
                            , 58
                            (1)
                            , 49-74.
                            https://doi.org/10.1111/1540-4560.00248
                        

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DOI: 10.1111/1540-4560.00248