Influence of Direct Computer Experience on Older Adults' Attitudes Toward Computers

1992 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. P250-P257 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. M. Jay ◽  
S. L. Willis
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Attitudes Toward Computers ◽  
Computer Experience

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.

Older adults and ICT adoption: Analysis of the use and attitudes toward computers in elderly Spanish people

2020 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 106377 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susana Menéndez Álvarez-Dardet ◽  
Bárbara Lorence Lara ◽  
Javier Pérez-Padilla
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Attitudes Toward Computers ◽  
Ict Adoption

Older Adults Attitudes Toward And Adoption Of Personal Computers And Computer-Based Lifestyle Assistance

2011 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Troy A. Festervand ◽  
David B. Meinert ◽  
Scott J. Vitell
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
Personal Computers ◽  
Computer Experience ◽  
Product Adoption ◽  
Mature Adults ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
The Many

<span>This research examined the attitudes of older adults toward personal computers and the many roles they may play in their lives. The findings indicate that mature adults appear receptive to select forms of computer-based lifestyle assistance. Younger, more active older adults who have computer experience appear more receptive. Obstacles to product adoption include cost, psychological fears, and computer literacy.</span>

Integrating Technology: Attitudes as a Determinant of the Use of Microcomputers

1989 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gail L. Fann ◽  
David H. Lynch ◽  
Patricia Murranka
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Business Communication ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Attitudes Toward Computers ◽  
Computer Experience ◽  
Integrating Technology ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
The Future ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Technology Attitudes

This study was designed to investigate how attitudes affect students' use of microcomputers. Undergraduates ( N = 829) were surveyed before and after completing required assignments in business communication classes on the microcomputer. Data about students with the best and worst attitudes toward microcomputers were analyzed. Students with more computer experience are more likely to have positive attitudes toward computers than those with less experience. In addition, students with a more positive attitude 1) are more likely to complete assignments on microcomputers and 2) will more likely use microcomputers in the future than those with less experience. Types of training needs differ depending on students' level of microcomputer experience.

The Effects of Psychosocial Factors on Indian Children's Attitudes toward Computers

1994 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fayneese Miller ◽  
Narendra Varma
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Mathematics Anxiety ◽  
Computer Attitudes ◽  
Anxiety Scale ◽  
Attitudes Toward Computers ◽  
Computer Experience ◽  
Children's Attitudes ◽  
And Mathematics ◽  
Future Plans

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of such psychosocial factors as computer experience, computer usage, future plans regarding computers, and various types of anxiety on children's attitudes toward computers. Subjects consisted of 120 males and 159 females in grades six ( N = 120) and seven ( N = 159), who were enrolled in two single-sex, private, residential schools in Dehru Dun, India. The Bath County Computer Attitudes Survey was used to measure attitudes toward computers. The Spielberger Trait-Anxiety Scale and the Fennema-Sherman Mathematics Anxiety Scale were used to measure subjects' trait anxiety and mathematics anxiety levels, respectively. Results indicated that computer experience, usage, future plans, trait anxiety, and mathematics anxiety were significant factors in predicting computer attitudes. The results were consistent with similar research on North American children. Educational implications of these findings are discussed.

The Influence of Computer Experience and Screen Size on Use Performance and Perceptions of a Tablet-Based Chronic Illness Self-Management System for Older Adults

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Tao ◽  
C. K. L. Or ◽  
K. Li
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Management System ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Computer Experience ◽  
Screen Size ◽  
Health Information Technologies ◽  
Size Groups ◽  
Screen System

A usability study of a tablet-based chronic illness self-management system was conducted to evaluate the system’s usability and to examine the effects of screen size and computer experience on use performance and perceptions of the system. A two-factor, between-subjects design was implemented, in which 40 older adults aged from 55 to 88 years were equally assigned to two screen size groups and required to perform a set of self-management tasks. The results showed that screen size had no effect on either the use performance or perceptions of the system, and that computer experience had significant effects on the former but no effect on the latter. Older adults without computer experience tended to perceive the large tablet screen system as more useful. This study verified the usability of the tablet-based self-management system with older adults. Its findings suggest the need to determine an optimal screen size for consumer health information technologies, and highlight the importance of computer experience in usability studies. Future studies may address its limitations.

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