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Gender Differences in Computer-Related Attitudes: It Depends on What You Ask.

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Whitley, Bernard E., Jr. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1996

Gender differences in attitudes toward computers are examined. Subjects were 136 male and 185 female introductory psychology students. The following were assessed: self confidence; anxiety; beliefs about the impact of computers on society; general positive and negative beliefs; and effects of prior experience. (Author/AEF)

Descriptors: College Students, Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes, Gender Issues

Motivational Influences on Computer-Related Affective States.

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Coffin, R. J.; MacIntyre, P. D. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1999

This study of college students examined the effects of motivation to learn to use computers, and previous experience with computers, on three computer-related affective states: anxiety, attitudes, and self-efficacy. Discusses gender differences, path analysis, effects on academic performance, and intrinsic versus extrinsic reasons for taking the…

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Affective Behavior, College Students, Computer Anxiety