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Abstract
This study explored the relationship between computerphobia (consisting of three components: anxiety, attitudes, and thoughts) and computer-related stress as moderated by computer dependency. It also explored the relationship between computerphobia and computer dependency as moderated by organizational level. Eighty full-time college employees participated in the study. The participants completed a survey packet consisting of a demographics questionnaire and six measures: Computer Anxiety Rating Scale, the Computer Attitude Scale, Computer Thoughts Scale, Computer Technology Hassles Scale, and Computer Dependency at Work Scale.
Correlation analyses failed to demonstrate a significant positive relationship between computer-related stress and computer dependency but succeeded to demonstrate a significant negative relationship between computer dependency and computerphobia. Hierarchical regression analyses failed to demonstrate a significant relationship between computerphobia and computer-related stress as moderated by computer dependency and failed to demonstrate a significant relationship between computer dependency and computerphobia as moderated by organizational level.
