MYA Census 2017 Question 60. How often do you use the internet to contact family and friends overseas?

MY Australia Census 2017

Summary

Given the significance of family and friendship among multicultural young people, this question asks how often the participants use the internet to connect with their families and friends who live overseas. It examines the relationship between digital participation and the development and maintenance of social capital.

Details

Response Options: The response options included: everyday, weekly, about once a month, about once a year, once every few years, and never.

Response: 1,524 respondents answered this question.

Results: Almost one third used the internet either daily (34.2%) or weekly (30.9%) to keep in touch with their families and friends.

Below is a breakdown of the responses: