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Myths and realities of computerphobia: A meta-analysis
Abstract
Common beliefs about computerphobia were examined using meta-analytic techniques. Stringent screening criteria yielded 81 research reports with sample populations including college students, adults and business professionals, elementary/secondary students and teachers as well as postsecondary teachers. Results indicated that none of the six common beliefs characterizing the computerphobic represent reality. The computerphobic is equally likely to be a younger or older male or female. Although computerphobics tend to experience other types of anxiety (mathematics, test, state, trait), these anxieties account for little variance. Results indicated further that computer experience alone is not sufficient to eliminate computerphobia, but that psychological techniques have treated successfully these negative psychological reactions.
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- Authors
- Rosen, L. D., & Maguire, P.
- Venue
- Anxiety Research
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 1990-11
- Volume
- 3
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 175-191
- ISSN
- 0891-7779 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2074609547
- Cited by
- 237
- References
- 4
- FWCI
- 6.88
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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