Gender and digital communication:

Question 1

AO2: Li Kirkup (2007): Research:

Answer 1

• sample: 220 Chinese and 245 British students.
• Aim: To explore gender differences in a cross cultural context.
• Findings: Significant differences in internet experience attitudes, usage and self-confidence.
• Gender differences were higher in the British group than in the Chinese group.

Question 2

Commentrary on Research:

Answer 2

• Sample is large so it is representative and generalisable.