Disability on young people: does it encourage normalized reationships through social networks or make them addicted to them?

Abstract

In recent year, online social networks have become an space of social interaction for many young people. However some users may prefer to relate to other people by using these networks. This is the case of many young people with disabilities. In this paper we compare the usage profile and the opinion of young people with and without disabilities about the friendly relations that they hold across networks. The results show a greater motivation in personal relationships in young people with disabilities. This suggests the importance of online networks in young people with disabilities.