Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Studies Finds Internet Can Increase Social Bonds
1/31/2006 1:13:18 AM
People spend hours on the Internet are often thought of as being unsocial but a new study says that the Internet can provide a 'social glue' for people. A BBC article reporting on the PEW study called The Strength of Internet Ties says the study found Americans often use the Internet for help with illness, careers and financial advice.
'When you need help these days, you don't need a bugle to call the cavalry, you need a big buddy list,' said John Horrigan, associate director for research at the Pew Internet Project.
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