The attitudes and perceptions of practicing nurses, student nurses, and nurse educators toward computerization of health care were assessed using questionnaires sent to two general hospitals and five nursing education programs. The sample consisted of 83 first-year nursing students, 84 second-year nursing students, 52 practicing nurses, and 26…

A 1979 survey replicated in 1981 to compare and assess knowledge and attitudes of Nebraska K-12 teachers, Teachers' College faculty, and student teachers indicates that, although participants in 1981 study were more knowledgeable about computers than 1979 participants, they felt unqualified to teach computer literacy. Six sources are appended.…

This study examined computer anxiety, computer confidence, and computer liking among high school and college students, and explored effects of computer experience, age, and sex on their attitudes. Computer experience was significantly related to positive attitudes; no clear age trend was demonstrated; and sex was not significantly related to…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the computer backgrounds of students enrolled in a teacher credential program. Specifically, this study attempted to determine if a person's computer background had any influence on attitude towards computer use, willingness to pursue further formal instruction in computer education, interest in using…