aviors and to discuss some of the interpretations.MethodInternet Behaviors 4Sample I conducted a survey of convenience. Fifty-three people, (32 males and 21 females) completed the survey. Some surveys were sent to people in my email address book and also handed out to some students on campus. The survey was not limited to race, sex, major or income. The Questionnaire A questionnaire exploring Internet behaviors was sent or passed out to a variety of people. The survey consisted of seven questions about the demographic characteristics of the sample. The other 14 questions consisted of the persons behaviors and attitudes about the Internet use. It was hypothesized that the lifestyle variables were expected to influence the Internet behavior.Results The hours spent online is influenced by the persons age and marital status. A greater number of the people surveyed were single (62%). Out of them, 70% of the single people were males and 30% were females. Out of the people surveyed, 71% of the females and 47% of the males, did spend 2-4 hours online a day. Of the females 43% admitted to putting off household duties while 41% of the males claimed to also put off household duties to remain online. When asked if any area of their life has changed since the Internet, 63% of the males and 48% of the females said their life has changed. Fifty-three percent of the males and 43% females claimed that their social life has been the most affected. When asked, if anyone has ever chosen to spend an evening online instead of going out with family or friends, 50% of the males and 38% of the females admitted to Internet Behaviors 5choosing the Internet over their friends. Also, 33% of the females and 41% of the males stated that their family life has changed because of their Internet behavior. When asked if anyone has ever tried to cut down, 48% of the females and 56% of the males said they have tried. The number one rea...
