Descriptor
| Anxiety | 1 |
| Computer Literacy | 1 |
| Computer Oriented Programs | 1 |
| Microcomputers | 1 |
| Programing | 1 |
Source
| Personal Computing | 1 |
Author
| Rubin, Charles | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - General | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Rubin, Charles – Personal Computing, 1983
Discusses the "computerphobia" phenomenon, separating the valid reasons for some individual's anxiety about computers from their irrational fears. Among the factors examined are fear of breaking the computer, use of unclear documentation, lack of time for learning how to use the computer, and lack of computer knowledge. (JN)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Computer Literacy, Computer Oriented Programs, Microcomputers
