The Effects of Sex, Age, and Computer Experience on Computer Attitudes
- 1 December 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in AEDS Journal
- Vol. 18 (2) , 67-77
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00011037.1984.11008387
Abstract
Student attitudes toward computers are important to success in computer-related programs. This study of 354 high school and college students examines the effects of age, sex, and computer experience on the attitudes (computer anxiety, confidence, and liking) measured by the Computer Attitude Scale. Computer experience was found to be significantly related to more positive attitudes on all three subscales. Some significant age effects were also found, but no clear trend with age was demonstrated. Sex was not found to be significantly related to computer attitudes on any of the three subscales. Interaction effects were also examined.Keywords
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