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ERIC Number: EJ608520
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0747-5632
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Technophobia and Personality Subtypes in a Sample of South African University Students.
Anthony, L. M.; Clarke, M. C.; Anderson, S. J.
Computers in Human Behavior, v16 n1 p31-44 Jan 2000
This study examined levels of techophobia, described as negative psychological reactions toward technology, in a sample of South African university students. Describes use of the NEO-Five Factor Inventory and reports results that show techophobia was inversely correlated with computer experience, weakly correlated with age, but not associated with gender. (Contains 31 references.) (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Correlation, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues, Higher Education, Measures (Individuals), Personality Assessment, Personality Studies, Prior Learning, Undergraduate Students
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Africa
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: NEO Five Factor Inventory
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