Social support and social interaction ties on internet addiction: integrating online and offline contexts.

作者: Edward Shih-Tse Wang , Michael Chih-Hung Wang

DOI: 10.1089/CYBER.2012.0557

关键词: Online and offlineSocial relationSocial competenceThe InternetSocial mediaSocial computingSocial supportSocial psychologySociology of the InternetPsychology

摘要: Abstract This study explores the relationship between social support and interaction ties on Internet addiction by integrating both online offline encounters. A total of 1,642 members communities participated in this research, for which structural equation modeling was used analysis. The findings show that is positively associated with contexts. In addition, are addiction, whereas negatively associated. finding has important implications not only understanding cause but also diminishing due to ties.

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