hi there..first of all best of luck for your research..
well if asked to put on thoughts i would start saying universal line..all things have their own pros n cons..similarly it goes with one's own usage..Internet serves as a boon in terms of digging out or say exploring things globally..quickly...n easily.
ofcourse activities on the same differs..but ofcourse management plays a vital role..if no management than its curse or saying things messing...
Yeah many times it acts as distraction from social environment but than MYTHS always differs from REALITIES i guess...
cheers