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Mitra, Ananda; LaFrance, Betty; McCullough, Sandra – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2001
This longitudinal study examines the gender differences in attitudes toward computerization at a liberal arts university. Discusses gender effects research in computer use; diffusion of innovations; innovation adoption; and gender effects on innovation adoption. Results show women are more cautious in their interpretation of technological…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Computer Attitudes, Gender Issues, Higher Education

Mitra, Ananda; Lenzmeier, Stefne; Steffensmeier, Timothy; Avon, Rachel; Qu, Nancy; Hazen, Mike – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2000
Explores the nature of the relationships between gender, categories of computer use, and attitudes toward computers in a computer-enriched university environment where students had network access and laptop computers over a four-year period. Results indicate women were less positive about computers than men and their use levels were less frequent.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Networks, Females

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

Anthony, L. M.; Clarke, M. C.; Anderson, S. J. – Computers in Human Behavior, 2000
This study examined levels of techophobia, described as negative psychological reactions toward technology, in a sample of South African university students. Describes use of the NEO-Five Factor Inventory and reports results that show techophobia was inversely correlated with computer experience, weakly correlated with age, but not associated with…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Correlation, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues

Lim, Kee-Sook – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2002
Describes a study that evaluated the effects of computer experience, gender, and academic performance on computer attitude and user information system satisfaction in a university setting. Results of an analysis of variance showed that the personal characteristics made a difference in computer attitudes but not in academic computer system user…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Computer Attitudes, Gender Issues

Taylor, Harriet G.; Mounfield, Luegina C. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1994
Presents research conducted with a group of non-computer science majors to determine the effects of prior computing experience on success in college computer science courses. Specific relationships between prior experience factors and gender were studied, and the results indicate that pre-college computing can have an important role in achieving…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Science
Moon, Soo-Back; And Others – 1994
As computers proliferate on college campuses across the world, it becomes very important to examine college students' attitudes toward computers from a cross-cultural perspective. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships among gender, computer experiences, and attitudes toward computers in Korea. Three hundred three (303) Korean…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, College Students, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy

Clariana, Roy; Wallace, Patricia – British Journal of Educational Technology, 2002
Describes a study that seeks to confirm several key factors in computer-based versus paper-based assessment. Based on earlier research, the factors considered in this study of undergraduates include content familiarity; computer familiarity; competitiveness; and gender. Reports results of analysis of variance that showed the computer-based test…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Analysis of Variance, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Attitudes
Nash, John B.; Moroz, Pauline – 1997
As the number of microcomputers in schools increases, it becomes more important for staff to provide opportunities for student use. When viewed as an innovation, student use of computers in schools can be susceptible to the same implementation problems as any innovation. Attitude is one factor that can influence success of implementation. In order…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Education Courses

Shaw, Graham; Marlow, Nigel – Computers & Education, 1999
Describes a study conducted at the University of North London (England) that used an illuminative approach to evaluate undergraduate students' initial attitudes towards the use of information and communication technology. Discusses results of Honey and Mumford's learning style questionnaire and a factor analysis of student attitudes that included…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Educational Technology

Gurbuz, Tarkan; Yildirim, Soner; Ozden, M. Yasar – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 2001
Investigated the effectiveness of two computer literacy courses for preservice teachers, one offered online and one through traditional methods. Compared courses in terms of their effectiveness on computer attitudes and learning experiences about computers, and considered gender effects, previous computer courses, previous computer attitudes, and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education

Kagima, Leah Keino; Hausafus, Cheryl O. – Internet and Higher Education, 2000
This study examined relationships between faculty computer self-efficacy and integration of electronic communication when teaching. Results showed computer self-efficacy scores differed on age, gender, college, integration, and computer experience. Recommends faculty development efforts to increase self-efficacy by providing hands-on experiences…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes, Computer Mediated Communication

Brosnan, Mark J. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1998
A survey of 119 undergraduate psychology students investigated the gender-related effects of masculinity, femininity, and perceiving technology to be masculinized upon computer anxiety in addition to the effect of significant others who use computers and the introducer of the technology. Examines the extent to which computer anxiety in teachers…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Anxiety, Computer Attitudes, Computer Uses in Education

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
Fishman, Barry J. – 1997
The purpose of this study was to explore variables related to characteristics of high school students using computer-mediated communication (CMC) technology. Student characteristics are explored with respect to gender, academic self-concept, parental education, skill and experience with technology, communication apprehension, and social influence.…
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education