Abstract:

The Internet, conceived as a network that connects thousands of computer networks around the world, has taken its place in our social life as a result of the developments and changes in communication technologies. Especially since the second half of the 1990s, the internet, which has become widespread in the world and in our country, has, unlike the traditional mass communication means with its interactiveness, moved the traces in the state of the public to an active position. Now the Internet users can find each other’s messaging-shopping as they are in face-to-face communication. Again, individuals can quickly access all the information they need by pressing a few keys on their computers; they are immediately aware of the developments that are happening in the world; they are able to spend fun and pleasant times; they are able to chat with their loved ones and acquaintances, they are able to perform their banking transactions, and even to shop. This study revealed the characteristics of the use of the Internet and its effects on our habits, which we now feel reflected in every field of our daily life, with an survey of 487 students from Selçuk University selected through a simple random sampling. According to the study, there are 6 factors that have an impact on the user’s internet use. These factors are social escape, information, free time assessment, economic benefit, social interaction and chat and fun according to importance. The variables that have to affect the level of importance given to the Internet use and the motivation given to the Internet use, the ability of the Internet users, the weekly Internet use time, the daily Internet use time, the confidence heard on the Internet, the gender and the monthly spending of the students, and the content motivation.