Table A-1. IT in the home data resources: keyword glossary
| Keyword | Description |
|---|---|
| General diffusion indicators | |
Computer ownership |
Computer ownership and access, technological features of home computers |
Computer usage |
Who uses computer, how frequently, how long, for what purposes |
Demographics |
Age, sex, ethnicity, income, education level, geographic region of users |
Internet access |
Access and location of access to the Internet purposes |
Internet usage |
Who uses Internet, how frequently, how long, for what |
| Subjects addressed | |
Business usage |
Types of business use for home businesses and home offices (accounting, finance, etc.) |
Citizenship |
Types of use related to citizenship activities: political speech and communication, use of Internet to gather political information, use of the Internet to interact with government agencies, etc. |
Culture & values |
Attitudes toward role of the Internet on relationships, values, etc. |
Education |
Use for formal educational purposes: homework, continuing education, distance learning, degree programs, etc. |
| Multiple dimensions of e-mail use (to whom, how often, etc.) | |
Employment & work |
Use for employment and work purposes: job hunting, telecommuting, etc. |
Entertainment |
Use for games, travel, leisure, virtual museums, etc. |
Health |
Use for personal health and medical purposes |
Legal & insurance |
Use for personal legal and insurance purposes |
Other |
Use of chatrooms, telnet, ftp, and other types of Internet activities |
Personal finance |
Use for personal banking, credit,and finance purposes |
Privacy |
Activities and attitudes related to information privacy and security |
Shopping |
Use for personal shopping on the Internet |