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Human-Computer Interactions: Are There Adverse Health Consequences?
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Emurian, Henry H. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1989
Discusses the hypothesis that similarities may exist between laboratory research paradigms evoking elevated blood pressure during task performance by normal subjects and video display terminal (VDT) work done by data clerks and college students. Type A behavior and the development of coronary heart disease are discussed, and further research needs…
Descriptors: Cardiovascular System, Computer Assisted Instruction, Data Processing Occupations, Health
Gender Differences and Similarities in Attitudes toward Computers.
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Temple, Linda; Lips, Hilary M. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1989
Describes study of college students that was designed to test the hypotheses that females would differ from males on four aspects of computer-related attitudes: (1) interest/enjoyment; (2) comfort and confidence; (3) computers as a male domain; and (4) social impact of computers. Some strategies for improving female students' attitudes toward…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitude Measures, Computer Anxiety, Computer Assisted Instruction