影響女性在電腦識字訓練計畫中對電腦態度的因素
摘要
In the "Digital Divide" research, adult women have generally been found to be the weakest group when compared with others. There is thus a need to provide this particular group with computer literacy training, and to give them opportunities to learn about using computers. In such training, women not only need to learn computer skills, but also a positive attitude. This study gathered qualitative and quantitative data from 175 women who attended computer literacy training, to analyze their attitudes towards computers and to identify differences in their attitudes. The data were collected from questionnaires, interviews and class observations. It was found that only women with lower educational levels had feelings of high anxiety prior to the training. However, other characteristics influenced their attitudes during the training, including age, education, nationality, and PC ownership. Factors influencing the differences in their attitudes were the difficulties of data input, physiological limitations, cultural differences, computer access and learning opportunities. Suggestions for future computer training programs for adult women are proposed.
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| 項目 | 內容摘要 | 翻譯 |
|---|---|---|
| 研究重點 | This study explored how computer literacy training impacted women's attitudes towards computers and analyzed the characteristics influencing these attitudes. | 本研究探討電腦識字訓練如何影響女性對電腦的態度，並分析影響這些態度的特徵因素。 |
| 研究方法 | Mixed methods: Quantitative data from 175 women's pre- and post-training surveys and qualitative data from interviews, class observations, and follow-up calls. | 混合方法：從175位女性的訓練前後調查中收集量化數據，並通過訪談、課堂觀察和後續訪問收集質性數據。 |
| 主要發現 | 1. Anxiety decreased significantly after training.2. Confidence and liking of computers improved.3. Perceptions of usefulness slightly decreased for older participants.4. Key factors influencing attitudes included age, education, PC ownership, and nationality. | 1. 訓練後焦慮顯著減少。2. 對電腦的信心和喜好提高。3. 年長參與者對電腦實用性的認知略有下降。4. 影響態度的關鍵因素包括年齡、教育程度、電腦擁有率和國籍。 |
| 實務建議 | 1. Design culturally appropriate training for immigrant learners.2. Provide alternative input methods for older adults.3. Use step-by-step teaching materials and visual aids.4. Offer after-class practice sessions for learners without personal computers. | 1. 為移民學習者設計文化適宜的培訓。2. 為年長學員提供替代輸入方法。3. 使用分步教學材料和視覺輔助工具。4. 為沒有個人電腦的學員提供課後練習時間。 |
| 未來研究方向 | 1. Examine the impact of training on intergenerational learning.2. Study the effectiveness of alternative input technologies.3. Investigate how to better integrate multicultural perspectives in computer training. | 1. 探討培訓對跨代學習的影響。2. 研究替代輸入技術的有效性。3. 研究如何更好地在電腦培訓中融合多元文化視角。 |
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Chang, S.-L., Shieh, R. S., Liu, E. Z.-F., & Yu, P.-T. (2012). Factors influencing women's attitudes towards computers in a computer literacy training program. Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 11(4), 177–187.