Characteristics of Computer and Internet Use among Adolescents in Iasi County

Abstract The present paper intends to highlight some aspects of computer and Internet use among adolescents (accessibility, time spent, online activities and interests) related to demographic and individual characteristics in an adolescent sample in Iasi County (Romania). The 289 school students in the 10th grade (15-16 year old) answered to a 52-item self-reported questionnaire. Data analysis shows easy access, widespread usage (85.1% of participants have a computer at home, 60% in their own room, and 94.8% have used the Internet) and relationship including a number of factors as parents’ status, living area, school grades, first usage, and online activities.