just read in Time magazine about a
British study that found a link between
internet access and well being.
of interest was the finding that people
from lower income groups, the
developing world and women derived
the most benefit. you go girls!
photo from Motifake.com
"Put simply, people with IT access are more satisfied with life even when taking account of income," said Michael Willmott, the social scientist who authored the study, at a press conference. "Our analysis suggests that IT has an enabling and empowering role in people's lives, by increasing their sense of freedom and control, which has a positive impact on well-being or happiness."
Read more: http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1989244,00.html?xid=rss-health&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+time%2Fscienceandhealth+%28TIME%3A+Top+Science+and+Health+Stories%29&utm_content=Google+Reader#ixzz0nuHxnLG5
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