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Computer anxiety in nursing students.

B A Wilson1

  • 1Loyola University of New Orleans, City College, LA 70118.

The Journal of Nursing Education
|February 1, 1991
PubMed
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Computer anxiety is prevalent in nursing students, with 21% experiencing high levels. Increased hands-on computer experience significantly reduces this anxiety, regardless of degree type.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Educational Psychology
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Computer anxiety presents a barrier to technology adoption in nursing education.
  • Understanding factors influencing computer anxiety is crucial for effective training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence and severity of computer anxiety among Associate Degree (AD) and Bachelor of Science (BS) nursing students.
  • To investigate the impact of practical computer experience on nursing students' computer anxiety levels.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Computer Anxiety Index (Maurer and Simonson) for measurement.
  • Conducted factor analysis to establish construct validity of the index.
  • Sample comprised 272 nursing students from five institutions.

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Main Results:

  • 21% of nursing students reported high levels of computer anxiety.
  • No significant difference in computer anxiety was found between AD and BS students.
  • Greater hands-on computer experience correlated with significantly lower computer anxiety.

Conclusions:

  • Computer anxiety is a notable issue in nursing student populations.
  • Practical computer exposure is a key factor in mitigating computer anxiety.
  • Interventions promoting computer experience may enhance technology integration in nursing programs.