Table 7.
Sharing Information | UK (n = 21) | Canada (n = 16) | Total | ||
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Rural (n = 10) | Urban (n = 11) | Rural (n = 10) | Urban (n = 11) | ||
Common interests | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 |
Because it’s fun | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Inform people of my activities | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
To have other’s opinions | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
To make sure the recipient is thinking of me | 7 | 1 | - | - | 8 |
To increase communication in friendships | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
To start/continue a conversation | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 |
I like to share information | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
To feel better | 2 | 1 | - | - | 3 |
Build my confidence | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Other | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |