James F. Evans Collection; See C04120 for original, The study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks to determine how much a farmer will actually use his/her computer after purchase. The introductory study looked broadly at the farmers' background, environment, and personality. It set out to discover what focuses in farm life enhance or diminish a farmer's computer use. The variables suggested include: Complexity of Farm, Degree of External Support, Age, Views on Management, Time, Experience, network, Availability of Information, and Personality and Approach to Learning. Several implications are suggested by these preliminary findings that might facilitate the use of computers.
"The strong influence of education and literacy on these choices demonstrated in the preceding analysis is a strong argument for continuing to improve the quality of education in American society."
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C36370
Notes:
Pages 21-32 in Ineke Buskens and Anne Webb (eds.), African women and ICTs: investigating technology, gender and empowerment. Zed Books Ltd., London, UK. 222 pages.
Rainie, Lee (author), Zickuhr, Kathryn (author), Purcell, Kristen (author), Madden, Mary (author), Brenner, Joanna (author), and Pew Research Center, Pew Internet and American Life Project, Washington, D.C.
Format:
Report
Publication Date:
2012-10-23
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 183 Document Number: D00043
