LINKED OR DIVIDED BY THE WEB?: Internet use and sociability in four European countries

2007 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pekka Räsänen ◽  
Antti Kouvo
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Brigo ◽  
Simona Lattanzi ◽  
Giorgia Giussani ◽  
Laura Tassi ◽  
Nicola Pietrafusa ◽  
...  

BACKGROUND The Internet has become one of the most important sources of health information, accessed daily by an ever-growing number of both patients and physicians, seeking medical advice and clinical guidance. A deeper insight into the current use of the Web as source of information on epilepsy would help in clarifying the individual attitude towards this medium by Internet users. OBJECTIVE We investigated views towards the Internet in a sample of Italian healthcare specialists involved in epilepsy field, to explore factors which explained the influence of information found on the internet. METHODS This study was a self-administered survey conducted in a group of members of the Italian Chapter of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) in January 2018. RESULTS 184 questionnaires were analyzed. 97.8% of responders reported to seek online information on epilepsy. The Internet was most frequently searched to obtain new information (69.9%) or to confirm a diagnostic or therapeutic decision (37.3%). The influence of consulting the Internet on clinical practice was associated with registration to social network(s) (OR: 2.94; 95%CI: 1.28-6.76; p=0.011), higher frequency of Internet use (OR: 3.66; 95%CI: 1.56-9.21; p=0.006) and higher confidence in reliability of online information (OR: 2.61; 95%CI: 1.09-6.26; p=0.031). No association was found with age, sex, years in epilepsy practice or easiness to find online information. CONCLUSIONS Internet is frequently used among healthcare professionals involved in the epilepsy to obtain information about this disease. The attitude of being influenced by the Internet for diagnostic and/or therapeutic decisions in epilepsy is independent on age and years of experience in epilepsy, and probably reflects an individual approach towards the Web.


2022 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-27
Author(s):  
Kyle Crichton ◽  
Nicolas Christin ◽  
Lorrie Faith Cranor

With the ubiquity of web tracking, information on how people navigate the internet is abundantly collected yet, due to its proprietary nature, rarely distributed. As a result, our understanding of user browsing primarily derives from small-scale studies conducted more than a decade ago. To provide an broader updated perspective, we analyze data from 257 participants who consented to have their home computer and browsing behavior monitored through the Security Behavior Observatory. Compared to previous work, we find a substantial increase in tabbed browsing and demonstrate the need to include tab information for accurate web measurements. Our results confirm that user browsing is highly centralized, with 50% of internet use spent on 1% of visited websites. However, we also find that users spend a disproportionate amount of time on low-visited websites, areas with a greater likelihood of containing risky content. We then identify the primary gateways to these sites and discuss implications for future research.


Author(s):  
John S. Murnane

The benefits to the old and very old of mental stimulation and close connections with family are well documented. Access to email and the Web can make very large contributions to both. This chapter describes a small research project to place Internet-linked computers in a retirement complex in Melbourne, Australia. The aim was to research the existing computer skills of the residents, provide lessons in the use of email, general computer and Internet use, investigate the most appropriate type of lessons, and document problems and residents areas of interest. This chapter describes ways to minimise problems with applications and hardware, and potential advantages of up-to-date technology such as Tablet computers and ‘Smart’ Television are discussed.


2011 ◽  
pp. 2433-2453
Author(s):  
Laura Widyanto ◽  
Mark Griffiths

It has been alleged by some academics that excessive Internet use can be pathological and addictive. This chapter reviews what is known from the empirical literature on “Internet addiction” and its derivatives (e.g., Internet Addiction Disorder, Pathological Internet Use etc.) and assesses to what extent it exists. The chapter briefly overviews (i) the history and concept of Internet addiction, (ii) research on (adolescent and adult) Internet addiction, (iii) the attraction of the online world to adolescents, (iv) Internet users in their own words, an (v) an examination of online versus offline identity. The chapter has demonstrated that research into adolescent Internet addiction is a relatively little studied phenomenon although most effects found among adult users are thought to occur among adolescents too. In conclusion it would appear that if Internet addiction does indeed exist, it affects only a relatively small percentage of the online population and there is very little evidence that it is problematic among adolescents.


Author(s):  
Nerys Williams

In Internet addiction—caught in the web Nerys Williams briefly explores the occupational health aspects of internet use, and the lack of attention given to ‘internet addiction’ in the UK health and safety and medical fields.


Author(s):  
Paulo C. Dias ◽  
Ana Sofia Bastos

ABSTRACTThe data on the prevalence of plagiarism in secondary education and higher education in anglosaxonic countries have been so high, considered by some authors as epidemics, that sparked an intense discussion and research. However, in most European countries, the debate seems limited to schools and teachers contexts. From a European project involving six countries, this paper aims to understand students’ perceptions of plagiarism, exploring the role of motivation and selfregulation in adolescents’ attitudes. For this, an investigation was performed with a socio-demographic questionnaire, a scale of attitudes toward plagiarism (adapted from Mavrinac, Brumini, Bilic-zulle & Petrovečki, 2010), an inventory to evaluate adolescent self- regulation (Dias, Garcia del Castillo & Moilanen, 2011) and motivation for learning (Midgley et al., 2001). Based on the data, descriptive statistics allow us to understand students’ proximity with plagiarism, and inferential data that relate adolescents’ attitudes to plagiarism with motivation, self-regulation and internet use. From these results implications for teachers’ practices are discussed and suggestions for prevention of plagiarism presented.RESUMOOs dados de prevalência do plágio no ensino secundário e no ensino superior nos países anglo-saxónicos têm sido tão elevados, considerados por alguns autores como epidémicos, que têm suscitado uma intensa discussão e investigação. Contudo, na maioria dos países europeus, o debate parece limitado aos contextos de escola e dos professores. A partir de um projecto europeu que envolveu seis países, pretende-se com este trabalho conhecer as percepções dos alunos sobre o plágio, explorando o papel da motivação e da auto-regulação nas atitudes dos adolescentes. Para isso, foi feita uma investigação com o recurso a um questionário sócio-demográfico, uma escala de atitudes em relação ao plágio (adaptada de Mavrinac, Brumini, Bilic-Zulle & Petrovečki, 2010), um inventário para avaliar a auto-regulação na adolescência (Dias, Garcia del Castillo & Moilanen, 2011) e motivação para a aprendizagem (Midgley et al., 2001). Baseados nos dados, são apresentadas estatísticas descritivas que permitem perceber a proximidade dos alunos com o plágio, e dados inferenciais que rel acionam as atitudes dos adolescentes em relação ao plágio com a motivação, a auto-regulação e o uso da internet. A partir dos resultados são discutidas implicações deste estudo para as práticas dos professores e sugestões para a prevenção do plágio. Contacto principal: [email protected]


2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 478
Author(s):  
Adilson Carlos Da Rocha ◽  
Pedro José Steiner Neto ◽  
João Carlos Cunha ◽  
Larissa Mongruel Martins de Lara ◽  
Zélia Halick

This study aimed to analyze the characteristics of publications dealing with the Eco-innovation and Strategy issues in the databases Web of Science and Scopus in the period 2001-2015, and identify what topics are being studied along this theme and which are the most relevant, conducting a comparison of results found in the two databases (Web of Science and Scopus). The study has a quantitative approach in order that sought to evaluate some variables related to scientific production on the subject researched. The analysis found 96 publications in the Web of Science and 109 in Scopus. Comparing both surveyed bases it is found that the number of publications increased dramatically in the last decade and that European countries lead the ranking as the number of publications. It is noticed that in both databases, the authors of the most cited publications are not among the authors who have published over in the period. The most cited articles in both surveyed bases belong to the journals: Journal of Cleaner Production and Technovation.


Author(s):  
Susan A. Elwood ◽  
Marsha Grace ◽  
Claudia Lichtenberger

We are making progressive advances towards Weiser’s vision. Technologies are already being embedded into our environment. Smart floors can sense when a person has fallen and immediately send vital information to paramedic support (Abowd, Atkeson, Bobick, Essa, MacIntyre, Mynatt, & Starner, 2000). People are using mobile devices, such as cell phones for e-mail, instant messaging, Web browsing, games, and MP3 playback (Lendino, 2006). Presence technologies are already informing us as to our IM buddy’s physical presence, such as online, off-line, busy, or away from the desk. Current uses of the Web for searching, photos, music, video, various levels of electronic communities, and online, collaborative software applications are preparing users to advance to the next Web 2.0 level of Internet use. Combine Web 2.0 with expanded WiFi capabilities, and we won’t need large computing devices for sharing large amounts of data within virtual, collaborative environments.


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