A factor analytic study of the psychological implications of the computer for the individual and society

Wagman, Morton

doi:10.3758/bf03203674

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“…An example of a study that assesses differences in male and female attitudes to computers is provided by Wagman (1983). He developed the Cybernetics Attitude Scale with 10 items on each of 10 subscales.…”

Section: A Systematic Review Of the Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Sex Differences in Attitudes, Achievement and Use of Computers

Hattie

Fitzgerald²

1987

Australian Journal of Education

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While there is much literature suggesting reasons why there are differences between males and females with respect to computer usage, achievement and attitudes, there is a paucity of empirical research. This study discusses a meta-analysis or synthesis of empirical studies and finds small differences in attitude and no differences in achievement between males and females. Two Australian studies are then reported. One study investigated differences between male and female students, parents, and teachers in 32 schools that have been involved with computers for some time. The second study was based on a representative sample of 1000 schools throughout Australia. The research supported the conclusion of small differences in attitudes, but pointed to a polarity in that as many males as females liked computers, but many more girls ardently disliked computers. There were no differences between primary male and female students in usage and attitudes towards computers, but as the students progressed through secondary schools, the differences became marked. Various reasons for these findings are evaluated and some strategies suggested to encourage girls to use computers.

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Section: A Systematic Review Of the Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Sex Differences in Attitudes, Achievement and Use of Computers

Hattie

Fitzgerald²

1987

Australian Journal of Education

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“…Having discovered significant differences between genders concerning years of computing experience, we proceeded to investigate whether women and men differed in their attitudes toward computing.4 Because of the prevailing stereotypes and societal biases (Wilder, Mackie, & Cooper, 1985 ;Collis, 1985;Wagman, 1983), we hypothesized that males would report more favorable attitudes about computers and computing.…”

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Gender and Race Differences in Computing Attitudes and Experience

Badagliacco¹

1990

Social Science Computer Review

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A gender and race/ethnicity gap exists both m computer experience and computer attitudes. The fact that computer-related activities are seen as white and male may influence and discourage women and minorities from making an academic commitment to careers for which high-technology skills are essential. Through these societal perceptions of computers as white and male, and through related instructional biases in our schools, we may be creating a technological underclass. To understand these differences and to help to try to alleviate them, this study was designed to determine how individuals' attitudes toward computing differ, what roles computers play in their lives, and what issues negatively affect their participation and attitudes. A questionnaire was administered to students at a large public urban university. We found that (i) men have more computer experience, (2) men have more favorable attitudes toward computers—women had significantly less favorable attitude scores, (3) persons of different races or ethnicities have differing computer experience—whites had the most years of experience, Hispanics had the fewest years of experience; (4) attitudes toward computing differ by race and ethnicity Several implications for instruction are drawn from the results. Keywords computers, attitudes toward computing, race/ethnicity differences, gender differences, computing experience.Gradually, the steadily increasing role that computers play in our daily lives is being recognized. Despite the pervasiveness of computers, however, we know rather little about individuals' attitudes, fears, opinions, and reactions toward them. Moreover, one of the major consequences of this social and technological change has been to revise the education process. This is especially evident in higher education where students are trained to acquire the requisite skills to be able to compete successfully in their chosen careers. Consequently, as the education process is being transformed because of the advent of technological innovation, it is important that we examine current accessibility to technology, students' attitudes toward computing, and the resulting implications for women and minorities, if we want to ensure that in the future everyone

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“…These items were derived from previously published measures (Wagman, 1983), reviews of the literature, and previous research of the authors. These items were pretested on the sample of 114 students mentioned above and then edited for clarity.…”

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Public Opinion Toward Computers as a Function of Exposure

McQuarrie¹,

Iwamoto²

1990

Social Science Computer Review

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A mail survey of registered voters in California examines attitudes toward computer technology. Among both users and non-users, more positive attitudes are associated with greater exposure to computers. The influence of exposure extends to specific opinions and values as well as global affect. The fact of exposure, not benefits received or self-selection, appears to be the key factor in this shift of attitude. The results suggest that a "computer imperative" characterizes reactions to this technology.

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A factor analytic study of the psychological implications of the computer for the individual and society

Cited by 33 publications

References 19 publications

Sex Differences in Attitudes, Achievement and Use of Computers

Sex Differences in Attitudes, Achievement and Use of Computers

Gender and Race Differences in Computing Attitudes and Experience

Public Opinion Toward Computers as a Function of Exposure

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