RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ONLINE AND FACE-TO-FACE CONNECTEDNESS AND GENERAL HEALTH AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA

Abstract

This study was aimed at examining the relationship and differences between online connectedness and face-to-face connectedness and general health among undergraduate students in Malaysia. A quantitative research design was used and 419 participants completed the self-administered questionnaires including social connectedness scale-revised, Facebook social connectedness scale, and general health questionnaire (GHQ-12). Results of Pearson Correlation showed that social (face-to-face) connectednesss and online connectedness have significant positive correlation with general health. Moreover, Multiple Regression analysis showed that social connectedness is significant predictors for general health. This study may have implications for mental health professionals.