Table 2.
Specific Computer Communication Activities
| Communication-Related Computer Characteristics | N | M | SD | 95% Confidence Interval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emailing | 276 | 4.67 | .83 | (4.5, 4.8) |
| Emailing Photos | 271 | 3.80 | 1.33 | (3.5, 3.9) |
| Mass Emailing | 260 | 2.93 | 1.59 | (2.6, 3.0) |
| Emailing Videos | 260 | 2.88 | 1.51 | (2.6, 3.1) |
| Instant Messaging | 259 | 2.64 | 1.58 | (2.3, 2.8) |
| Forums | 252 | 2.30 | 1.35 | (2.0, 2.4) |
| Social Networking | 254 | 2.29 | 1.40 | (2.1, 2.5) |
| Video Conferencing | 224 | 2.22 | 1.41 | (2.0, 2.4) |
| Chat groups | 251 | 1.74 | 1.12 | (1.6, 1.9) |
| Dating websites | 239 | 1.45 | .95 | (1.3, 1.5) |
Note: On a scale of 1–5, with 1 representing “Not Very Important” and 5 representing “Very Important.”