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Sex differences in attitudes toward computers and the internet
1Department of Economics & International Business, Bennett S. Lebow College of Business, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Psychological Reports
|January 26, 2005
Summary
Undergraduate students show similar attitudes toward computers and the Internet, regardless of sex. This study found no significant gender differences in their views on technology.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Human-Computer Interaction
Background:
- Understanding student attitudes toward technology is crucial for educational and societal development.
- Previous research has explored gender differences in technology adoption and use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate potential sex differences in undergraduate students' attitudes toward computers and the Internet.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 137 undergraduate students.
- Attitudes toward computers and the Internet were assessed.
Main Results:
- No statistically significant differences were found between male and female students in their attitudes toward computers.
- Similarly, no sex differences were observed in attitudes toward the Internet.
Conclusions:
- The findings suggest that undergraduate students, irrespective of sex, share comparable attitudes regarding computers and the Internet.
- This indicates a potential convergence in technology perception among young adults.