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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

Ayersman, David J. – Computers in the Schools, 1996
Describes a study of undergraduates that investigated the effects of computer experience, learning style, gender, and intensity of treatment on computer anxiety. Results of pretests and posttests as well as analysis of variance are discussed, and future research is suggested. (LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Cognitive Style, Computer Anxiety, Experience

Colley, Ann M.; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1994
Describes a study of undergraduates conducted at the University of Leicester (England) that examined the effect of prior experience and gender stereotyping on computer anxiety, confidence, and liking. Experience with home computers and evidence of same-sex role modeling within families are discussed, and additional research is suggested. (Contains…
Descriptors: Analysis of Covariance, Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes, Correlation

Honeyman, David S.; White, Warren J. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1987
Presents results of a study designed to measure the extent to which factors including age, sex, and previous experience with computers influenced the levels of anxiety experienced by teachers and school administrators learning to use computers. Results indicate that beginning adults require adequate time working with computers to lower anxiety…
Descriptors: Administrators, Adult Learning, Age Differences, Computer Anxiety

Anderson, Alastair A. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1996
Reports on the results of a study of business undergraduates in Australia that was conducted to determine whether or not perceived knowledge of software, microcomputer experience, overall knowledge of computers, programming experience, and gender were predictors of computer anxiety. Use of the Computer Anxiety Rating Scale is discussed.…
Descriptors: Business Administration Education, Computer Anxiety, Computer Software, Correlation
Enhancing Self-Efficacy for Computer Technologies through the Use of Positive Classroom Experiences.

Ertmer, Peggy A.; And Others – Educational Technology Research and Development, 1994
Describes a study of undergraduates completing electronic mail and word processing tasks that investigated the effects of experience on attitudes toward computers and judgment of confidence, or self-efficacy. Use of the Computer Technologies Survey is discussed, and treatment of experimental and control groups is described. Survey instrument and…
Descriptors: Computer Anxiety, Computer Assisted Instruction, Correlation, Electronic Mail
Rosen, Larry D.; Weil, Michelle M. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1990
Discussion of computerphobia among college students focuses on a model program, the Computerphobia Reduction Program, that was developed to reduce computerphobic reactions among students. Personality factors and computer experience are considered, computerphobia screening measures are described, program results are reported, and future directions…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Anxiety, Computer Assisted Instruction, Futures (of Society)

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
Larson, Jan; Smith, Marian A. – 1994
To learn more about students' computer-literacy levels and attitudes about computer use, a pilot study was performed in the summer of 1993 to evaluate the computer literacy of first-year students entering the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. A survey was completed by 444 incoming students during their orientation programs. The majority had some…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy

Weil, Michelle M.; And Others – Computers in Human Behavior, 1990
Discusses computerphobia and its relationship to other anxiety literature, and describes a study of university students that explored the reasons for computerphobia. Retrospective computer and mechanical experiences are investigated, personality style and the effect of various media are examined, and comparisons are made between severe and milder…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Anxiety, Etiology, Futures (of Society)

Grandgenett, Neal; Harris, Judith – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 1994
Describes a study that investigated statistical factors associated with teachers' telecomputing use during a graduate telecommunications course. Variables including age, teaching experience, telecommunications experience, computer anxiety level, and writing apprehension level were examined for relationships with login frequency. Implications for…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Computer Anxiety, Computer Assisted Instruction, Correlation

Houle, Philip A. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1996
Describes a study that examined various characteristics of undergraduate students enrolled in a computer skills course. Variables considered include gender, college major, high school computer courses, other prior computer experience, computer self-efficacy, computer attitude, computer anxiety, and cognitive style. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis, Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes