A Longitudinal Investigation of the Effects of Computer Anxiety on Performance in a Computing-Intensive Environment.
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| Title: | A Longitudinal Investigation of the Effects of Computer Anxiety on Performance in a Computing-Intensive Environment. |
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| Authors: | Buche, Mari W.1 mwbuche@mtu.edu, Davis, Larry R.1 lrdavis@mtu.edu, Vician, Chelley1 cvician@mtu.edu |
| Source: | Journal of Information Systems Education. Winter2007, Vol. 18 Issue 4, p415-423. 9p. 3 Charts, 1 Graph. |
| Subject Terms: | *Computer anxiety, *Anxiety, *Technology education, *Educational psychology, *Computer systems, *Education |
| Abstract: | Computers are pervasive in business and education, and it would be easy to assume that all individuals embrace technology. However, evidence shows that roughly 30 to 40 percent of individuals experience some level of computer anxiety. Many academic programs involve computing-intensive courses, but the actual effects of this exposure on computer anxiety are unknown. This study contributes to the literature as follows. First, direct evidence of a relationship between longitudinal changes in individuals' computer anxiety and performance are reported. Second, the effects of changes in computer anxiety are shown to be dependent on individuals' initial level of anxiety. Third, some evidence is provided that changes in computer anxiety from exposure to a computing-intensive environment are not uniform across individuals. Lastly, the subjects in this study appear to be more representative of contemporary students and workers than those used in prior studies. Implications for research and practice are presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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