Computer Proficiency Questionnaire: Assessing Low and High Computer Proficient Seniors
Computer Proficiency Questionnaire: Assessing Low and High Computer Proficient Seniors
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DOI：
10.1093/geront/gnt117
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发表时间：
2015-06-01
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影响因子：
5.7
通讯作者：
Nair, Sankaran
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作者：
Boot, Walter R.;Charness, Neil;Nair, Sankaran
研究目的：计算机和互联网有可能丰富老年人的生活，帮助他们完成独立生活所需的重要任务。获得这些好处的先决条件是拥有使用这些系统所需的技能，这高度依赖于适当的培训。有效和有效培训的一个先决条件是能够衡量当前的熟练程度。我们开发了一种新的测量方法(计算机熟练程度问卷，或CPQ)来衡量计算机基础、印刷、通信、互联网、日历软件和多媒体使用等领域的计算机熟练程度。设计和方法：为了评估CPQ的信度和效度，我们招募了276名没有或几乎没有计算机经验的老年人，并要求他们完成CPQ。结果：CPQ显示出极好的信度(Cronbach‘s Alpha=.98)，各分量表的信度在0.86到0.97之间。年龄、计算机使用和一般技术都使用预测的CPQ分数。因素分析揭示了与互联网和电子邮件使用有关的熟练程度的三个主要因素；沟通和日历；以及计算机基础知识。基于我们的研究结果，我们还开发了一种简明的CPQ(CPQ-12)，它具有类似的性质，但问题少了21个。意义：CPQ和CPQ-12是衡量培训和研究目的计算机熟练程度的有用工具，即使是在计算机水平较低的老年人中也是如此。
Purpose of the Study: Computers and the Internet have the potential to enrich the lives of seniors and aid in the performance of important tasks required for independent living. A prerequisite for reaping these benefits is having the skills needed to use these systems, which is highly dependent on proper training. One prerequisite for efficient and effective training is being able to gauge current levels of proficiency. We developed a new measure (the Computer Proficiency Questionnaire, or CPQ) to measure computer proficiency in the domains of computer basics, printing, communication, Internet, calendaring software, and multimedia use. Our aim was to develop a measure appropriate for individuals with a wide range of proficiencies from noncomputer users to extremely skilled users.Design and Methods: To assess the reliability and validity of the CPQ, a diverse sample of older adults, including 276 older adults with no or minimal computer experience, was recruited and asked to complete the CPQ.Results: The CPQ demonstrated excellent reliability (Cronbach's alpha = .98), with subscale reliabilities ranging from .86 to .97. Age, computer use, and general technology use all predicted CPQ scores. Factor analysis revealed three main factors of proficiency related to Internet and e-mail use; communication and calendaring; and computer basics. Based on our findings, we also developed a short-form CPQ (CPQ-12) with similar properties but 21 fewer questions.Implications: The CPQ and CPQ-12 are useful tools to gauge computer proficiency for training and research purposes, even among low computer proficient older adults.