Adolescents who frequently communicate with others online tend to feel _____ their friends than those who communicate online less often, probably because _____.

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Research has shown that adolescents who frequently communicate with others online tend to feel closer to their friends than those who communicate online less often, probably because online communication fosters intimate self-disclosure. Studies have also suggested that online communication can help shy or socially anxious adolescents avoid the pressure and embarrassment that can come with face-to-face communication, but this does not necessarily make them feel more distant from their friends.

Adolescents Who Frequently Communicate with Others Online Tend to Feel