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The Purpose of this study is to analyze the differences in internet self-efficacy, enjoyment and loneliness among the three groups: A type of active online user, A type of fun-oriented online user, A type of inactive online user. Among a total of 332 questionnaires distributed, 317 questionnaires we...

The Purpose of this study is to analyze the differences in internet self-efficacy, enjoyment and loneliness among the three groups: A type of active online user, A type of fun-oriented online user, A type of inactive online user. Among a total of 332 questionnaires distributed, 317 questionnaires were used for data analysis. The results can be summarized as follows. Firstly, the "on-line" based leisure activities of University students were divided "activities facilitated by on-line based entertainment and leisure information", "activities facilitated by on-line based information retrieval", "escaping from routine" and "activities facilitated by on-line audio/visual content" into four factors, which were also classified into three clusters. Secondly, there were differences among three clusters in internet self-efficacy, enjoyment, and loneliness. thirdly, A type of active online users tend to perceive internet self -efficacy, enjoyment, and loneliness. This study indicated that a education and policy of online leisure activities are needed to university students.

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