Linda A. Jackson|Alexander von Eye|Frank Biocca|Gretchen Barbatsis|Yong Zhao|Hiram E. Fitzgerald
Does home internet use influence the academic performance of low-income children?
Michigan State University|Michigan State University|Michigan State University|Michigan State University|Michigan State University|Michigan State University
homenettoo longitudinal field study designed examine antecedents consequences home internet use lowincome families httpwwwhomenettooorg study done december 2000 june 2002 among consequences considered childrens academic performance participants 140 children mostly african american 83 mostly boys 58 living singleparent households 75 median annual income 15000 us dollars less average age 138 years ages ranged 10 18 years internet use continuously recorded multiple measures academic performance obtained 16month trial findings indicated children used internet higher scores standardized tests reading achievement higher grade point averages 6 months 1 year 16 months later children used less older children used internet younger children age effect nature academic performance benefits internet use implications digital use divide discussed