Gratifications, chronic loneliness and internet use

Asian Journal of Communication

Volumn 11, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 96-119

  Leung, Louis ^a  

^a CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 84937335781     PISSN: 01292986     EISSN: 17420911     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01292980109364794     Document Type: Article

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