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Day, Donald and Makirinne-Crofts, Paivi (1997): Computer Anxiety and the Human-Computer Interface. In: Thimbleby, Harold, O'Conaill, Brid and Thomas, Peter J. (eds.) Proceedings of the Twelfth Conference of the British Computer Society Human Computer Interaction Specialist Group - People and Computers XII August, 1997, Bristol, England, UK. pp. 85-100.

Despite widespread PC use in recent decades, many users remain anxious about their ability to cope with computers. This paper reports a study evaluating how interface features contribute to computer anxiety. Key constructs include cultural and individual differences, interface quality, self-efficacy, ease of use, user attitudes and intended usage behaviour. Findings indicate that anxious users prefer innovative I/O devices, experience low self-efficacy, and dislike inconsistent status messages and blocked-option menus. Intended usage behaviour appears to be inversely related to levels of computer anxiety. These findings provide moderate support for a modified Technology Acceptance Model proposed by the study.

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