Effects of computer use during coursework on computer aversion

摘要

To test the impact of computer experience on computer aversion, 1542 students, enrolled in 32 sections of an Introductory Psychology course utilizing a computerized tutorial program were surveyed. The 32 sections were also randomly assigned to three teaching formats that involved differing levels of computer tutorial usage. Measures of computer aversion, computer attitudes, and computer anxiety were administered three times during the course and analyzed to reveal differential change patterns stemming from courseware use which were based upon gender and preexisting computer anxiety levels. These observed changes are discussed in relation to students' reinforcement, efficacy, and outcome expectations from computer use.