The Effects of Gender and Age on Preschool Children's Choice of the Computer as a Child-Selected Activity.

Beeson, Betty Spillers; Williams, R. Ann

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Publication Date: 1985

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The Effects of Gender and Age on Preschool Children's Choice of the Computer as a Child-Selected Activity.

Beeson, Betty Spillers; Williams, R. Ann

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, v36 n5 p339-41 Sep 1985

Presents results of study of 32 children (under five and over five) enrolled in preschool program in midwestern university which investigated when children should be introduced to computers and whether or not computer is perceived as sex-stereotyped activity by young children. Background, procedures, and results are discussed. Twenty-one sources are given. (EJS)

Descriptors: Age, Analysis of Variance, Childhood Interests, Comparative Analysis, Computers, Play, Preschool Education, Recreational Activities, Research Methodology, Sex Differences, Sex Stereotypes, Tables (Data), Use Studies, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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