LE3 .A278 2009

2009

Leiter, Michael

Acadia University

Bachelor of Science

Honours

Psychology

Psychology

Variations in different aspects of undergraduate computer use were examined across gender and university faculty. The study looked at data from 731 students from Acadia University who completed the 2008 version of the Computer Use Survey. A 2x3 multivariate analysis of variance was conducted to identify differences between males and females and across the faculties of Science, Arts, and Professional Studies for measures of perceived pressure, willingness, and confidence with respect to academic computer use. Measurements were also taken of students’ work-related and personal computer use. The results show that usage by university faculty was related to students’ willingness to engage in computer use and pressures derived from computer use, while usage by gender was related to students’ willingness to engage in computer use and time spent using their computers for work. No significant relationships were found for either faculty or gender with respect to confidence or personal computer use, and no significant faculty/gender interactions were found for any variables. Limitations of the present study and suggestions for future research are discussed.

The author retains copyright in this thesis. Any substantial copying or any other actions that exceed fair dealing or other exceptions in the Copyright Act require the permission of the author.

https://scholar.acadiau.ca/islandora/object/theses:613