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Peer reviewedDurndell, A.; Lightbody, P. – Computers and Education, 1993
Describes a study of first-year students at a university in Scotland that was conducted to determine their use of computers at home and in school, their knowledge about information technology, and reasons for not studying computing. Results are compared with two earlier studies to examine gender-related differences over time. (Contains 12…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Attitudes
Peer reviewedDurndell, A.; Thomson, K. – Computers & Education, 1997
Describes a 1995 study of college freshmen at a Scottish university that examined use of computers, knowledge about information technology, and reasons for not studying computing. Gender differences are discussed and results are compared with earlier studies from 1992, 1989, and 1986. (LRW)
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, College Freshmen, Comparative Analysis, Computer Science Education
Peer reviewedElkjaer, Bente – Gender and Education, 1992
Discusses the gender-computer relationship, citing classroom observations and interviews in a Danish primary school's eighth grade (14- to 15-year-old students). Considers why common sex-stereotyping perceptions do not associate females with computer competency and do not associate males with problems in learning to deal competently with…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Equal Education, Females, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedDurndell, Alan; And Others – British Educational Research Journal, 1990
Reports findings of a Scottish study using questionnaires and interviews to investigate views of 387 college freshmen on course selection, specifically addressing low female enrollment in computing areas. Finds computing students motivated by extrinsic awards. Reveals stereotypes, intimidation fears, lack of role models, and teacher guidance…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Course Selection (Students)
