Digital communication: Positive effects on age

Question 1

Boyle

hat are the younger generation able to do?

Answer 1

As the younger generation are able to use the internet efficiently it could help them enhance relationships with their peers through digital communication

Question 2

Berry
Websites? Designed for?
Examples?

Answer 2

There are websites which are specifically designed for older users such as:
Third age.com: forum for discussing hobbies
Senior match.com: dating site

Question 3

Shaw and Grant
Investigated the effects of?
What is the publics opinion on internet use?
How many chat sessions did participants complete? with?
Scales measuring? (4) when were they completed?
Findings?

Answer 3

Effects of internet usage on users’ psychological health
Public opinion = internet is negative
Participants completed chat sessions with an unknown partner
scales measuring depression, loneliness, self-esteem and social support were evaluated before and after the experiment, and scores were compared
Findings = internet use decreases loneliness and depression and increases social support and self-esteem