Computer anxiety of teacher trainees in the framework of personality variables

Authors:
Esra Ceyhan
Affiliations:
Department of Counseling and Guidance in Education, College of Education, Anadolu University, 26470 Eskisehir, Turkey
Venue:
Computers in Human Behavior
Year:
2006

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Abstract

This research aims at examining computer anxiety of teacher trainees in the framework of personality variables of irrational beliefs, learned resourcefulness, optimism/pessimism and self-disclosure. The research was carried out by 690 teacher trainees. Data were collected through Computer Anxiety Scale, Irrational Belief Scale, Learned Resourcefulness Scale and Information Form. Data analysis was carried out by ANOVA and t test - for the comparison of independent groups. The findings of the study revealed that the computer anxiety is related to irrational beliefs, optimism/pessimism and self - disclosure whereas no relation is found out in terms of learned resourcefulness.