A Study on 'The Perception of the Role, Played by Internet Applications on Human Abilities

The internet and its myriad applications like the email, chat, social networking have profoundly impacted our daily lives. The aim of the paper is to study the difference in perceptions of the Indian Military Officers and their Wives on the role of internet applications on human abilities and relationship of the difference in perceptions with regards to gender and age. The method used is quantitative research and the population comprised of Indian Military Officers and their Wives. A random sample had been taken from the said population from various Military establishments throughout India and at the Defence Services Staff College. The survey instrument was a questionnaire through which data were obtained from the sample to seek their inputs on the use and impact of the internet applications on human abilities. Based on literature review it is seen that the internet due to its Immense utility has improved our abilities and therefore, it needs to be seen if there exists any difference in perceptions. Thus the hypotheses for the study has been formulated as "The perception of Indian Military Officers and their wives on the role played by internet applications on human abilities is judged similarly by the opposite sexes and by persons from different age groups". The results have supported the hypotheses and show that the perceptions on the role of intemet applications are seen similarly by both sexes and different age groups.