The relationship of Internet use to depression and social isolation among adolescents.
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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Touch Research Institutes, Nova Southeastern University and University of Miami School of Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012934:Social Isolation / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires