網路使用、自我效能與主觀幸福感之研究

Impact of Network Utilization and Self-Efficacy on Subjective Well-Being

目的：本研究旨在探討網路使用、自我效能與主觀幸福感之關係，研究對象以台灣地區網路使用者為對象。方法：採問卷調查法，共回收有效問卷242 份，以獨立樣本t 檢定、單因子變異數分析(ANOVA)及結構方程模式(SEM)作為分析工具。結果：研究結果發現：網路使用對主觀幸福感無顯著相關影響；網路使用對自我效能有正向的影響；自我效能對主觀幸福感有正向的影響。結論：時至今日，網路的出現對社會產生劇烈的變化，人際互動也產生新形態，也就是使用者透過電腦在虛擬平台的即時互動形式。研究指出網路持續發展逐漸改變人類通訊方式、生活習慣及消費通路，更提供許多應用程式及網路服務使人們可以節省時間縮短距離，提高生活品質以及增加工作生產力等。研究顯示，從網絡使用獲得社會支持的個人，可提升自我效能面對壓力時有能力應對挑戰，並幫助個人對未來更加樂觀，從而對主觀幸福產生積極影響。故依此結論以網路使用、自我效能與主觀幸福感三個變項間所產生的結論提出相關的建議與參考。

"Purpose: This study explored the relationship among network utilization, self-efficacy and subjective well-being. Target subjects were Internet users in Taiwan. Methodology: A questionnaire survey method was adopted, with a total of 242 valid questionnaires being retrieved. Independent sample t-test, ANOVA and structural equation modeling (SEM) were used for data analysis. Result: Major findings were shown as follows: (1) Network utilization had no significant effect on subjective well-being; (2) Network utilization had a positive significant effect on self-efficacy; (3) self-efficacy had a positive significant effect on subjective well-being. Conclusion: Nowadays, with the introduction of the Internet, human society has been evolving drastically. Besides, instant interaction on virtual platform via computer terminals, a new type of interpersonal relationship, has also emerged. Major findings suggested that with the Internet's constant development, it not only gradually changed communication methods, lifestyles and consumption channels, but also made various applications and Internet services available to people. As such, the Internet was helpful in saving time as well as enhancing life quality and work productivity. The findings further demonstrated that individuals who obtained social support from network utilization built their self-efficacy, which made them competent to cope with varied challenges. Moreover, support from the Internet community helped individuals become more optimistic and positively affects subjective well-being. These findings served as reference for future researchers and authorities concerned."