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Assessing computer anxiety.

B A Cohen, G W Waugh

    Psychological Reports
    |December 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A new scale effectively measures computer anxiety in psychology students. Higher computer experience correlates with lower anxiety, but clinical psychology students report more anxiety than industrial-organizational students.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Educational Technology

    Background:

    • Computer anxiety is a significant issue affecting students.
    • Developing reliable assessment tools is crucial for understanding and mitigating this anxiety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a scale for assessing computer anxiety.
    • To investigate the relationship between computer anxiety, experience, academic level, and specialization.

    Main Methods:

    • A scale was developed and administered to 152 psychology students.
    • Item and principal components analysis were used for scale validation.
    • Correlational analysis examined relationships between anxiety and demographic/experience factors.

    Main Results:

    • Computer anxiety showed a significant negative correlation (-.48) with computer experience.

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  • No significant difference in anxiety was found between graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Clinical psychology students reported higher anxiety than industrial-organizational students, controlling for experience.

    • Conclusions:

    • The developed scale is a reliable measure of computer anxiety.
    • Computer experience is a key factor in reducing anxiety.
    • Specialization within psychology may influence levels of computer anxiety.