Impediments to Use of Internet among Students of the Syrian Virtual University

This study aimed to identify the difficulties that hinder the use of Internet among students of the Syrian Virtual University. It also tried to know the impact of variables: gender, academic specialization, owning a computer and provision of Internet service. The study was conducted on a sample of 400 students, 200 male students and 200 female students of educational programs. Results showed that the main difficulties that hinder the use of Internet were the student's lack of knowledge of the importance of the Internet and aim of its use. Students also believed that the disadvantages of this service were more than its advantages. Results did not show gender-based significant differences; however, there were significant differences in these difficulties attributed to variables of computer ownership and availability of Internet service in favour of students who have the computers and Internet service.