OBJECTIVE: The use of computers to promote healthy behavior is increasing. To evaluate
the efficacy of these computer-delivered interventions, we conducted a meta-analysis of the …

More than 300 studies have been published on the relationship between digital media and
engagement in civic and political life. With such a vast body of research, it is difficult to see …

Scholars disagree about the impact of the Internet on civic and political engagement. Some
scholars argue that Internet use will contribute to civic decline, whereas other scholars view …

This study examined the impact of three dimensions of digital literacy on privacy-related
online behaviors:(a) familiarity with technical aspects of the Internet,(b) awareness of …

Is the news media merely a tool for those already interested in politics, or can the news
media stimulate interest in politics? While the news media likely serve both functions, little …

By unpacking different forms of Internet and massively multiplayer online game (MMO) use,
the present study adopts a nuanced approach to examine the connections between online …

Even as geographic disparities in high speed Internet access narrow, an urban–rural
broadband gap persists, pointing to the importance of individual differences in motivations to …

Mobile access to the Internet is changing the way people consume information, yet we know
little about the effects of this shift on news consumption. Consuming news is key to …

A 1-month panel study of an immersive online video game investigated its social and civic
impact. The data revealed mixed effects: Although the game led to an improved global …

Does faster broadband generate more economic benefits than normal-speed broadband?
This study examines the differential economic impacts of broadband of different speeds …