The impact of Internet use on the other side of the digital divide (original) (raw)

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The study investigates the impact of Internet use on the social involvement and psychological well-being of low-income users, especially in the context of the digital divide. Contrary to earlier notions of the 'Internet paradox,' findings from the HomeNetToo project reveal that while initial negative effects of Internet use on social involvement were observed, these effects diminished over time. The research highlights the limited use of e-mail and online communication tools among participants, who predominantly utilized the Internet for information access rather than social interaction, particularly among African American participants.

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