Self-efficacy support in senior computer interaction

Effects of computer self-efficacy and system reliability on user interaction with decision support systems

ClockReader: Investigating Senior- Friendly Computer Interaction through Pen-based Computing

Increasingly, we see the use of assistive technology to enhance the lives of elders. Memory aids and health monitoring systems are popular applications. In addition to health-related tasks, the medical community has realized the need of computerized screening tests in clinical practice. There are two major benefits of a computerized screening test. With electronic records, doctors can easily fo...

Computer Science Senior Thesis

Two methods for the identification of coherent structures in fluid flows are studied for possible combination in a hybrid method providing deeper insight and greater efficiency. One method uses wavelet transforms to partition the field into coherent and incoherent portions using a thresholding of the wavelet coefficients. The other method is based on the stability analysis of trajectories throu...

The Role of Self-Efficacy and Social Support in Predicting Depression Symptoms in Diabetic Patients

Objectives: Chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus have negative effects on physical and mental health. Depression is the most common psychological problems in this group of patients. The purpose of this study was to predict depression symptoms based on self-efficacy and social support. Materials and Methods: A total of 130 patients with diabetes recruited from several clinics in Shiraz. ...

Gender issues in technology use: Perceived social support, computer self-efficacy and value beliefs, and computer use beyond school

In this study, we examined relations between outside school computer experiences, perceived social support for using computers, and self-efficacy and value beliefs about computer learning for 340 Greek elementary school boys and girls. Participants responded to a questionnaire about their access to computer use outside school (e.g. frequency of use and nature of activities), perceived parental ...