Effects of Internet use on well-being among adults with physical disabilities: A review.

Purpose: The current review provides a summarized synthesis and evaluation of studies addressing the effects of Internet use on well-being among adults (19-64 years old) with physical disabilities. Methods: Potential studies were identified through search of electronic bibliographic databases. Outco...

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Publicado en:Disability & Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology Vol. 7; no. 3; pp. 181 - 189
Autor principal: Cheatham, Leah P.
Formato: tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd May2012
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          Persons with Disabilities In Adulthood
          Internet
          Psychological Well-Being
          Adult
          Quality of Life
          Adult: 19-44 years
      ab: Purpose: The current review provides a summarized synthesis and evaluation of studies addressing the effects of Internet use on well-being among adults (19-64 years old) with physical disabilities. Methods: Potential studies were identified through search of electronic bibliographic databases. Outcome studies were chosen for initial review if the study (1) involved a randomized controlled trial, a quasi-experimental, or a preexperimental design, (2) appeared in the English language, (3) was published in a scholarly journal, and (4) was published before April, 2011. Applying these criteria, the search yielded 6762 studies, six of which were retained for review. Results: Current evidence with which to evaluate the effects of Internet use on well-being of adults with physical disabilities is sparse. Three of the studies found positive associations between Internet use and measures of well-being, while the remaining three studies found no statistically significant differences in well-being related to Internet use. Conclusions: Based upon the studies reviewed, conclusive statements regarding the presence or absence of these relationships are unfounded and premature. Positive relationships detected between Internet and well-being within samples of individuals with physical disabilities, however, do warrant further attention of researchers and indicate a need for studies employing heightened methodological rigor.
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