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Peer reviewedCollins, Eleanor M. – Journal of Home Economics, 1982
Considerations to be taken into account before buying a home computer include one's attitude toward computers, need, cost, and available space. A personal computer can be beneficial as a tutor, entertainer, record-keeper, and aid to the handicapped. Home economists must attempt to understand the implications of home computers for family life. (JOW)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Consumer Economics, Family Life, Home Economics
