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A novel goal-oriented approach for training older adult computer novices — beyond the effects of individual difference factors
Author(s)	Lisa A Hollis-Sawyer, Harvey L Sterns
Journal title	Educational Gerontology, vol 25, no 7, October/November 1999
Pages	pp 661-684
Keywords	Training [elderly workers] ; Computers ; Teaching methods ; United States of America.
Annotation	The present research evaluated a goal-oriented training approach in comparison to a more standard training approach. The goal-oriented approach combined participatory goal setting with performance feedback to enhance training with older people. 106 computer novices aged 50-89 were randomly assigned to one of two training conditions and individually participated in two consecutive days of computer spreadsheet training. As hypothesised, goal-oriented trainees generally achieved significantly greater mean changes in both computer attitudinal / efficacy and computer task proficiency measures (e.g. task completion time). Verbal persuasion trainees also exhibited significant changes in both types of training outcomes, but to a lesser extent than goal-oriented trainees. Controlling for scores on intellectual ability and personality dimensions through analysis of covariance did not significantly change study results. (RH).
Accession Number	CPA-000121213 A
Classmark	GF: 3O: VB: 7T
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