The Role of Psychological Gender in the Computer-Related Attitudes and Attainments of Primary School Children (Aged 6-11).

Brosnan, Mark J.

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Publication Date: 1998

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The Role of Psychological Gender in the Computer-Related Attitudes and Attainments of Primary School Children (Aged 6-11).

Brosnan, Mark J.

Computers & Education, v30 n3-4 p203-08 Apr-May 1998

Examines the computer-related attitudes and attainments of 48 primary (6-11 years) school-aged children. Results show boys hold more favorable attitudes towards computers than girls. Boys hold more positive attitudes and achieve higher levels of computer-related attainment than girls. (Author/AEF)

Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Psychological Characteristics, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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