Gender Differences in Emotional Experiences during Computer Using

Kim Myoung-So; 김명소; Kim Hyewon; 김혜원

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Gender Differences in Emotional Experiences during Computer Using

Myoung-So Kim (Hoseo University)
Hyewon Kim (Hanyoung Theological University)

The Korean Journal of Woman Psychology / The Korean Journal of Woman Psychology, (P)1229-0726; (E)3058-2083

1998, v.3 no.1, pp.117-132

Kim, M., & Kim, H. (1998). Gender Differences in Emotional Experiences during Computer Using. The Korean Journal of Woman Psychology, 3(1), 117-132.

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The present study examined if males and females experienced nonidentical needs and emotions during computer use. The theoretical concepts on the needs and emotions were established based on the models of Novak, Hoffman, & Yung(1998), and Sung, Park, & Lee(1998). In results, although males had more affluent history on computer use than females, two groups were identically using computer mainly for achieving informations. In addition, males had higher levels of information-getting need and activity need than females whereas females had higher level of interperson-relationship need. Also, the types and the degrees of needs affecting individuals' emotional experiences differed according to gender. However, specific emotions experienced in doing computer were not different in both groups: Identified gender differences in emotions(i. e., boredom, anxiety, embarrassment disappeared when the discrepancies of computer-use career between males and females were accounted for.

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Vol.3 No.1

Gender Differences in Emotional Experiences during Computer Using

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The Korean Journal of Woman Psychology