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Internet use linked to greater loneliness and reduced social ties
Val Farmer outlines Carnegie Mellon findings from 169 people in 73 households showing Internet use correlates with fewer contacts with close and distant friends, decreased family communication, lower social support, and increased loneliness and depression, while offering education and skills. The study notes caveats including small, nonrepresentative samples and calls for balanced, moderate use.
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Robert Kraut
Carnegie Mellon University
Val Farmer
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