International Journal of Human Ecology

The Korean Home Economics Association (대한가정학회)
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The Effect of Internet Use on the Changes in Family Systems

  • Lee Hyunah (Dept. of Consumer Studies & Resource Management, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee Kiyoung (Dept. of Consumer Studies & Resource Management, Seoul National University)
  • Published : 2004.12.01
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Abstract

The introduction of the Internet in homes had an effect on family systems. The purpose of this study is to investigate the changes in family systems due to Internet use in South Korea. This study classified the types of changes in the family systems and analyzes the characteristics of each type. Systems approach provides the theoretical framework for this study. First, the cluster analysis demonstrated the three types of the changes in the family subsystems due to housewives' Internet use: 'positive changes', 'negative changes', and 'no changes'. Second, there are different characteristics among the types of changes according to demographic, Internet-related, and intra-system dynamic factors. These results suggest several implications for public policy. To utilize the Internet as a useful tool to improve the quality of family life, housewives must have the ability to control the Internet use and to manage their resources. In order to enhance their abilities of using the Internet, it may be necessary for the government to provide public educational programs for housewives.

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