Perceptions of University students regarding the digital divide
Social Science Computer Review
Social stratification and the digital divide
Social Science Computer Review
Digital citizenship: parameters of the digital divide
Social Science Computer Review - Special issue: Sociology and computing
Perceived academic effects of instant messaging use
Computers & Education
Internet use and multitasking among older adolescents: An experience sampling approach
Computers in Human Behavior
Higher education scholars' participation and practices on Twitter
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning
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Given debate about the existence of a digital divide in the United States, the question remains: If individuals are in situations where all have access to the Internet (e.g., a university), will aspects of a digital divide still exist? The authors examine whether a racial digital divide exists among college students in the odds of their using the Internet and the different levels and types of usage. Data are from a random sample of full-time, residential college freshmen. Results indicate that aspects of a digital divide exist in terms of whether one uses the Internet for specific purposes; however, once individuals begin using the Internet, few racial differences exist. Internet experience and gender affect particular types of Internet usage, suggesting that the digital divide is multilayered. A policy implication from this study is that bringing individuals into structured environments with assured access may help to decrease aspects of the digital divide.