How instant messaging affects the satisfaction of virtual interpersonal behavior of Taiwan junior high school students.(Table): An article from: Adolescence

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From the author: Although Instant Messaging (IM) has established itself as one of the most popular modes of communication, little empirical research has explored how adolescents are affected by its use to satisfy their virtual interpersonal relationships. This research investigates cause and effect in the satisfaction of these relationships among adolescents in both their real and virtual life by using IM. Data were collected from 401 junior high school students via a questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, factor analysis, and SEM analysis methods were used to analyze the data. Primary findings indicate that (1) there is significant cause and effect on the adolescents' satisfaction with their interpersonal relationships between their real life and the virtual world (via IM); and (2) adolescents may enhance their interpersonal behavior by using IM, leading to an increase in satisfaction with their interpersonal relationships in the virtual world.

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Title: How instant messaging affects the satisfaction of virtual interpersonal behavior of Taiwan junior high school students.(Table)
Author: Chien-Huang Lin
Publication:Adolescence (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 22, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 42 Issue: 166 Page: 417(14)

Article Type: Table

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