Socio-economic background and computer use: the role of computer anxiety and computer experience in their relationship

2004 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 725-746 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikos Bozionelos
Keyword(s):  
Computer Use ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Computer Experience ◽  
Economic Background

Assessing Students' Responses toward Computer-Aided Design of Apparel

1995 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 435-443
Author(s):  
Diane K Frey
Keyword(s):  
Computer Use ◽  
Computer Aided Design ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Course Development ◽  
Computer Experience ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
Cognitive Domains ◽  
Computer Aided ◽  
Aided Design

This study examined the relation of responses from two student groups toward computer-aided design (CAD) for apparel to their computer use, computer experience, or enrollment in an elective CAD course. In the non-CAD group of 46, computer anxiety was significantly correlated with computer use and computer experience as well as future enrollment in the CAD course. In the CAD group of 17, students in the CAD course were significantly less fearful of job elimination and more interested in technical aspects of computers at the end of the course than at the beginning. Data have been applied to the continued course development of computer-aided design especially for apparel-related academic programs. As one outcome, length of instruction has been recommended over a continuous 16-wk. period. Using specific instructional methods to reinforce components from both the affective and cognitive domains of learning has helped to sustain positive responses throughout similar subsequent offerings. Finally, preparation for employment was enhanced as a consequence of acquiring specific technological skills included in the CAD course.

Age Differences in Computer Anxiety: The Role of Computer Experience, Gender and Education

1994 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Dyck ◽  
Janan Al-Awar Smither
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Attitude Scale ◽  
Attitudes Toward Computers ◽  
Computer Experience ◽  
Younger Adults ◽  
Gender And Education ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Computer Confidence

Research in the area of computer anxiety has traditionally concentrated on the younger adult. In this study older adults (55 years and over) were compared to younger adults (30 years and under) on levels of computer anxiety and computer experience. Subjects completed a demographic and computer experience questionnaire, a computer anxiety scale, and a computer attitude scale. Findings indicated that older adults were less computer anxious (as measured by both scales), had more positive attitudes toward computers, and had more liking for computers than younger adults. Older adults also had less computer experience than younger adults. In contrast, however, older subjects indicated less computer confidence than younger subjects. Additionally, for both younger and older adults, higher levels of computer experience were associated with lower levels of computer anxiety, and a more positive attitude toward computers. No gender differences were found for computer anxiety or computer attitudes when computer experience was controlled.

Psychology of Computer Use: XLVIII: Relation between Playfulness and Computer Anxiety

1997 ◽  
Vol 81 (3) ◽  
pp. 956-958 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Bozionelos ◽  
George Bozionelos
Keyword(s):  
Computer Use ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Computer Experience ◽  
Adult Playfulness

Correlations between scores for computer anxiety and for playfulness were investigated ( N = 265). Scores on computer anxiety correlated negatively with overall scores on the playfulness scale and the factors, Fun and Creative. Only the correlation with scores on Creative remained significant when control for computer experience was imposed. The results imply that playfulness relates to computer anxiety indirectly through its relation with computer experience. The implications of the results for the validity of the Adult Playfulness Scale are briefly discussed.

Psychology of Computer Use: XLV. Cognitive Spontaneity as a Correlate of Computer Anxiety and Attitudes toward Computer Use

1997 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 395-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Bozionelos
Keyword(s):  
Computer Use ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Statistical Control ◽  
Computer Experience ◽  
Significant Negative Relationship ◽  
Indirect Relationship ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Advanced Courses

The relationship of cognitive spontaneity with measures of computer anxiety and attitudes toward computer use was investigated in a sample of 178 individuals attending advanced courses in management. As expected, a significant negative relationship between cognitive spontaneity and computer anxiety was found. The relationship remained significant even with statistical control for computer experience. The relationship between cognitive spontaneity and attitudes toward computer use was positive but not significant. The results imply both a direct and an indirect relationship between cognitive spontaneity and computer anxiety. Further, the results support the suggestion that computer anxiety and attitudes toward computer use are related but distinct constructs.

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