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Publication Date: 2015
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Impact of Technology Devices on College Students' Stress Levels of Using Technology
Zhang, Jie; Russo, Theresa J.; Fallon, Moira A.
International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning, v11 n2 p90-103 2015
As a part of a larger study, the purpose of this exploratory study was to assess college students' stress levels of using technology. Forty-four males (11.3%) and 345 females (88.5%) participated in the study by filling out an online survey voluntarily and anonymously. This was an exploratory survey of college students' feelings about technology, specifically if the participants experienced negative feelings about technology use in the college classroom. The researchers used descriptive data analyses to investigate how frequently college students go online or use e-mails. When using one-way Analysis of Variances (ANOVAs), a significant difference was found between the relationship improvement and college students who went online or used e-mails at different frequency levels. Although we know technology can positively impact students' lives and educational opportunities, it is important to recognize there are some negative effects as well. College instructors should be aware of students' need and desire to be connected, as well as their need to disconnect. Recommendations are provided to help instructors think about their students' needs when using of technology in their classrooms.
Descriptors: College Students, Stress Variables, Technology Uses in Education, Influence of Technology, Computer Attitudes, Access to Computers, Internet, Electronic Mail, Online Searching, Scores, Friendship, Peer Relationship, Family Relationship, Dating (Social), Handheld Devices, Addictive Behavior, Computer Use, Student Attitudes
International Journal of Technology and Learning. Web site: https://sicet.org/main/journals/ijtt
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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