Anxiety in Technology

Technology is changing. As it is becoming more and more advanced, it is also becoming more accessible by all different kinds of individuals. Having in mind that not so long ago, technology was a luxury of only a few, the audience of technology has been increased dramatically the few last decades.

Even though it is technology that allowed mankind to move forward, by enabling us to complete unreachable tasks and improve our everyday life, this change is not welcome by a large number of individuals. There are many of those who feel anxious in the idea of technology, let alone using it.

This presentation analyses the results of the research that has been done in the field of Technological Anxiety through the last decades. Insights are going to be given to what causes anxiety in technology and what are the most commonly research variables to this field. Furthermore, ways of preventing it in a very early stage are going to be discussed.

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1. Computer Anxiety Alexandros Stylianidis MSc Human-Computer Interaction
4. –Johnny Appleseed Technologically anxious
5. Anxiety • Psychological phenomenon • Occurs whenever an unwanted task needs to take place i.e. sitting an exam, going to the doctor, or giving a presentation • Reactions such as nervousness, sweaty palms, dizziness & shortness of breath
6. Computer Anxiety • The fear for computers when using the computer, or when considering using one. • Affects productivity or ability to adapt to new technologies
7. A rising issue • Technology is a part of our daily lives • Computer anxiety causes computer avoidance • Many jobs and courses are becoming computer based
8. Correlates of Computer Anxiety • Gender • Age • Educational Level • Profession aspect
9. What affects Computer Anxiety • Past Experiences • Age of beginning to use computer • Exposure to technology
10. –Johnny Appleseed It’s all about the first experience
11. Alleviating Anxiety It’s all about the experience
12. Classroom Extra care on first experience
13. Designers Special care on technology anxiety
14. Encourage exposure to technology
15. A good example of exposure
 Any.do’s Moments • Encourages user to start their day by planning their tasks • Easy to do, takes less than a minute • Every morning
16. Questions & answers