期刊名称：International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach & Studies
电子版ISSN：2348-537X
出版年度：2014
卷号：1
期号：5
页码：48-58
语种：English
出版社：IJMAS
摘要：The present study was conducted to study the correlation between peer relationships and internet usage of adolescents. Descriptive survey method of research was employed to conduct the research. Results of the study revealed that Commitment dimension of peer relationships has significant correlation with time spent online and total internet usage scores. General internet usage scores were found to be significantly correlated with time spent online dimension of internet usage, purpose of using internet and total internet usage scores. Purpose of using internet has significant correlation with negative content viewed online, also with total internet usage scores. The study has useful implications that peer relationships of the adolescents are important guiding factor behind their internet usage.
