Citation

Ye J. Cyberpsychol. Behav. 2005; 8(2): 154-161.

Affiliation

Department of Communication, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, USA. joujyyx@langate.gsu.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Mary Ann Liebert Publishers)

DOI

10.1089/cpb.2005.8.154

PMID

15938655

Abstract

This study investigated the relationships between acculturative stress of East Asian international students and their use of the Internet, taking into account Internet types (English-language Internet and native-language Internet) and Internet motives. A survey was conducted among 115 East Asian international students who attended a large urban university in the southeastern United States. On average, students used English-language Internet more than native-language Internet. A positive correlation was found between using English-language Internet and English proficiency. The analysis identified three Internet motives: information seeking, relaxation/entertainment, and social utility. Perceived discrimination was a positive predictor of the motives of social utility and relax/entertainment. Fear was a positive predictor of the motive of social utility.

Language: en