Measuring Women's Attitudes, Goals, and Literacy toward Computers and Advanced Technology.

Jackson, Lorraine Morlock; Yamanaka, Ellen

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Publication Date: 1985

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Measuring Women's Attitudes, Goals, and Literacy toward Computers and Advanced Technology.

Jackson, Lorraine Morlock; Yamanaka, Ellen

Educational Technology, v25 n2 p12-14 Feb 1985

Describes a study examining relationships between Canadian adult women's ages, goals, literacy, and attitudes toward computers and advanced technology. Results indicate a strong correlation between technical goals, enjoyment, and technical term understanding, and a belief men are more technically literate. Recommendations are made for educating women in advanced technology. (MBR)

Descriptors: Age Differences, Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Educational Needs, Employment Level, Females, Foreign Countries, Measurement Techniques, Microcomputers, Multiple Regression Analysis, Needs Assessment, Research Methodology, Sex Differences, Technological Advancement

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Language: English

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