province of the young. In Australia, for example, young people between the ages of 18 and 24 are five times more likely to be Internet users than are those over 55. In Chile, 74 percent of users are...

province of the young. In Australia, for example, young people between the ages of 18 and 24 are five times more likely to be Internet users than are those over 55. In Chile, 74 percent of users are under 35. In China, 84 percent of users are under 35. Many other countries follow the same pattern (Gigli, 2004; United Nations, 2005).