Table 2.

Regression analysis on the relationships between variables.

Regression equation		Overall fit index			Regression coefficient	Significance
Result variables	Predictive variables	R	R 2	F	β	t
Loneliness	Internet use preference	0.094	0.009	4.666	0. 104	3.297**
Online social support	Internet use preference	0.265	0.071	39.790	0.202	6.785***
Self-esteem	Internet use preference	0.197	0.039	14.111	0.179	5.801***
	Online social support				−0.098	−3.109**
Loneliness	Internet use preference	0.177	0.031	8.436	0.067	2.184*
	Online social support				−0.071	−2.231*
	Self-esteem				−0.142	−4.579***

^*p < 0.05, ^**p < 0.01, ^***p < 0.001.