Author: Tehmina Malik
Supervisor: Ms. Shazia Khalid
Degree: M.Sc
Year: 2007-2009
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present research aimed to investigate the relationship between internet use and interpersonal relations among university students. It was hypothesized that there exist a relation between internet use and interpersonal relations of university students. Survey research design was used. Sample consisting of 150 students from different faculties of University Of The Punjab was selected. Scales used for the research were Chen internet addiction scale (CIAS 2005) and UCLA loneliness scale (revised version 3 1996). Scales were administered on the sample after seeking due permission from Miss Sue-Huei Chen and Daniel Russell. Data was analyzed using t-test and Pearson Product-Moment Correlation. Results reveal that there is a significant positive correlation between internet use and interpersonal relations of university students.
Keywords: Internet Use, Interpersonal Relations, University Students
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
