A Study of the Efficacy of Two Educational Methods in the Reduction of Computer Fear

Author

Scott M. Gordon, Pittsburg State University

Date of Award

10-1984

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Psychology

Keywords

Compters -- Psychological aspects, Phobias, Thesis (M.S.)--Pittsburg State University

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effcacy of two different educational methods in the reduction of computer fear. One of the methods focused on the effectiveness of a quasi-hypnotic session in the reduction of computer fear. An open-ended sentence completion questionnaire was given to 46 employees of Pittsburg State University in conjunction with an in-service training seminar on computers. The data were analyzed according to Wilcoxon Matched Pairs Signed Ranks tests and Spearman Rho correlations. Results of this study indicate that an educational presentation is not as effective as an educational presentation paired with relaxation training in the reduction of computer fear. It also indicates that the latter method is more effective in fostering a subject's interest and increasing his/her confidence.

Comments

v, 61 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm. Bibliography: leaves 59-61.

Recommended Citation

Gordon, Scott M., "A Study of the Efficacy of Two Educational Methods in the Reduction of Computer Fear" (1984). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 43.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/etd/43