Internet use increases social connectivity -- Internet -- InformationWeek

Contrary to what many people believe, Internet use does not foster social isolation, but actually enhances the size and diversity of people's social networks, a U.S. study found.

Rather than pull people away from social settings, neighborhoods, voluntary associations and public spaces, use of the Internet and mobile phones led to greater participation in those activities, according to the Pew Internet and American Life Project report released Thursday...