Table 3.
Reasons for using DCTa by the participants (N=25).
| Type of use | Email, n (%) | Videoconferencing, n (%) | SNSb, n (%) | None of these, n (%) |
| Connect/communicate with family members | 12 (48) | 21 (84) | 23 (92) | 2 (8) |
| Connect/communicate with friends | 12 (48) | 18 (72) | 8 (32) | 6 (24) |
| Document/update others on one’s daily life | 3 (12) | 11 (44) | 16 (64) | 9 (36) |
| Express opinions on political issues | 6 (24) | 2 (8) | 17 (68) | 8 (32) |
| Find a new hobby/support an existing hobby | 7 (28) | 3 (12) | 11 (44) | 14 (56) |
| Find a romantic partner | 3 (12) | 2 (8) | 4 (16) | 19 (76) |
| Get health-related information or advice | 9 (36) | 9 (36) | 8 (32) | 14 (56) |
aDCT: digital communication technology.
bSNS: social networking sites.