Table 3.
Impact of technology use on loneliness scores.
| Variable | Wave 1 | Wave 2 | |||
| Loneliness score, mean (SD) | P value | Loneliness score, mean (SD) | P value | ||
| Member of an online community support group |
|
.49 |
|
.29 | |
|
|
Yes | 43.88 (5.65) |
|
48.87 (8.86) |
|
|
|
No | 44.18 (6.42) |
|
49.96 (9.96) |
|
| Use of the internet to stay connected with friends, family, or peers |
|
.50 |
|
.25 | |
|
|
Yes | 48.46 (6.97) |
|
49.78 (6.91) |
|
|
|
No | 48.27 (7.30) |
|
48.21 (8.57) |
|
| Use of social media platforms |
|
.21 |
|
.18 | |
|
|
Yes | 48.47 (6.97) |
|
49.66 (9.35) |
|
|
|
No | 48.02 (7.44) |
|
46.20 (11.7) |
|
| Use of social networking messengers |
|
.23 |
|
<.001 | |
|
|
Yes | 48.41 (6.98) |
|
50.15 (9.28) |
|
|
|
No | 49.47 (7.23) |
|
43.89 (9.36) |
|