The purpose of this study was to determine whether sex differences could be observed in computer use among preschool disadvantaged children. Each of the twenty-two three- and four-year-old children were administered the Bardwell- Sietsema Sex Stereotype Scale to obtain a measure of sex role identification. Subject's choice of a pre-programming or academic-oriented software program as well as actual time at the computer were also carefully recorded over a five week period. Data supports the following: there does not appear to be a relationship between sex role stereotyping and computer use among three and four year old disadvantaged children, stereotypical sex role identification exists between three and four year old disadvantaged children, the amount of time spent at the computer during free choice periods does not differ between boys and girls, and there is no difference between boys and girls in terms of choice of academic or pre-programming software.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc500304 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Henriott, Denise M. (Denise Marguerite) |
| Contributors | Hoot, James L., Norris, Cathleen A. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 48 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, Henriott, Denise M. (Denise Marguerite), Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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