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Peer reviewedMassoud, Samia L. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1991
Describes a study that used a computer survey to investigate the relationship between computer attitudes and the selected variables of age, gender, and computer knowledge among adult basic education students in Texas. Hypotheses tested are explained, comparisons are made with a national sample, and recommendations for further studies are…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Learning, Age Differences, Attitudes
Peer reviewedDyck, Jennifer L.; Smither, Janan Al-Awar – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1994
Examines the relationship between computer anxiety and computer experience for older (over 55) and younger (under 30) adults. Data were collected from 422 subjects using attitude and anxiety scales. Results indicated that older adults were less computer anxious than younger adults but had less computer confidence. No gender differences were found…
Descriptors: Age Differences, College Students, Comparative Analysis, Computer Anxiety
Peer reviewedColley, 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
