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Internet Use Pattern among the Students in Annamalai University


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1 Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India
2 Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India
     

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The use of Internet is an inevitable part and there is increasingly centered effect on the part of Government, Education Ministry to fulfill the special needs of the students. The extent and pattern of usage of the Internet amongst students in Annamalai University is the primary focus of this study. This study investigates the relationship between motivational variables (intrinsic and extrinsic), demographic variable and the Internet usage activities (messaging, downloading, browsing and purchasing). The finding also shows that perceived usefulness is an important driver of Internet usage.

Keywords

Internet, Use, Use Pattern, Students, Annamalai University.
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About The Authors

A. Manimekalai
Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu
India

R. Balasubramani
Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu
India

N. Amsaveni
Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu
India


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Authors

A. Manimekalai
Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India
R. Balasubramani
Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India
N. Amsaveni
Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract


The use of Internet is an inevitable part and there is increasingly centered effect on the part of Government, Education Ministry to fulfill the special needs of the students. The extent and pattern of usage of the Internet amongst students in Annamalai University is the primary focus of this study. This study investigates the relationship between motivational variables (intrinsic and extrinsic), demographic variable and the Internet usage activities (messaging, downloading, browsing and purchasing). The finding also shows that perceived usefulness is an important driver of Internet usage.

Keywords


Internet, Use, Use Pattern, Students, Annamalai University.

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