This document outlines a research proposal to study computer phobia. The student researcher will investigate fears and concerns people have about using computers through interviews and online research. The 7-week study will explore types of tech phobias like technophobia, nomophobia, and cyberphobia. The researcher will obtain informed consent and maintain confidentiality. Study limitations include boundaries on collecting personal information. The proposal provides an abstract, introduction, objectives, research question, literature review plan, methodology, and timeline.
1. College of Telecom and Electronics
Phobia of using Computer
Project.
INSA483 : Research Phobia of using computer
Lecture: dr.Ibrahim
Research Proposal
To study the use of computer without having any fear.
Name: Abdulaziz Alnaeem
ID: 439232084
Email: azoooz-303@hotmail.com
Year of Study: 2019
2. Abstract
In this research I will do searching about the fears
and the concerns of using a computer for some people
who do not know much of the computer problems and
how to be totally safe with it.
3. INTRODUCTION
The problem of computer phobia or techno phobia has been
widely researched over the last few decades, and in spite of
consistent findings, a series of myths have been perpetuated.
For example, it was commonly and erroneously believed that
women are more computer phobic than men, that older
people are more computer phobic than younger people and
that students are less computer phobic than non-students.
Many studies have shown that when previous experience is
controlled for, the between group differences disappear.
Moreover, it has been found that the percentage of students
who can be classified as computer phobic (ranging from low
to high), has been around 25%, and this does not differ
substantially from the normal population.
4. OBJECTIVES
What am I trying to achieve?
the study has been conducted with following main
objectives: -
1- to study the fear of using a computer.
2- to know the treatments of using a computer.
3- finally,to feel safe when using a computer.
5. Research Question
The research question is about How
to treat and find solutions for people
who have concerns in using the
computer..?
6. ABRIDGED TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Technophobia
2.Nomophobia
3.Cyberphobia
4.Telephonophobia
5.Selfie phobia
6.Treatment of computer phobia
7. List OF References
8. Schedule Table
7. Technophobia
Technophobia Is the fear or dislike of advanced
technology. Or complex devices, especially
computers.
Although there are numerous interpretations of
technophobia, they become more complex as
technology continues to evolve. The term is
generally used in the sense of an irrational fear, but
others contend fears are justified.
8. Nomophobia
The fear of being without a mobile phone stems
from addiction. When a person feels physically or
mentally dependent on anything, s/he cannot find a
way of stopping that addiction.
People tend to experience this phobia when they are
insecure, or have lack of self-control and discipline,
get easily bored or impatient, or have no other
recreational hobbies and outlets etc.
9. Cyberphobia
Cyberphobia is a fear of working with computers.
People who have cyberphobia are afraid or not able to
learn new technologies. It is a type of specific phobia. It
was first used in 1985.
While many people feel completely comfortable using
computers, navigating the Internet, or installing
applications on their phones, others find themselves
terrified of these things — they have some degree of
cyberphobia.
10. Telephonophobia
is a reluctance or fear of making or taking? phone calls,
literally, "fear of telephones". It is considered to be a
type of social phobia or social anxiety. It may be
compared to glossophobia, in that both arise from
having to engage with an audience, and the associated
fear of being criticized, judged or made a fool of.
11. Selfie phobia
With the popularityof selfies, it's no surprise "selfie
phobia"has become widely used. Althoughit has not been
verified by professionals, the term has been floating
around the Internet.
There are various reasons as to why people are selfie
phobic. Some may not think they are photogenic,while
others may see it as a cry for attentionor a superficial act.
NPR suggested a few present-day phobias,and selfie
phobic was first on its list.
12. Treatments of the computer phobia
Phobias are highly treatable, and people who have them are
nearly always aware of their disorder. This helps diagnosis a
great deal.
Speaking to a psychologist or psychiatristis a useful first step in
treating a phobia that has already been identified. If the phobia
does not cause severe problems, most people find that simply
avoiding the source of their fear helps them stay in control.
Many people with specific phobias will not seek treatment as
these fears are often manageable.
It is not possible to avoid the triggers of some phobias, as is
often the case with complex phobias. In these cases, speaking to
a mental health professional can be the first step to recovery.
Most phobias can be cured with appropriate treatment. There is
no single treatment that works for every person with a phobia.
Treatment needs to be tailored to the individual for it to work.
13. Design
First, my decisionsfor Designing this research that I will
find data aboutwho do have fears and some anxiety of
computer
Second, the location would be on the internet websites
for collecting informationand time scale research
should be about 7 weeks.
Third, my research procedures for sources, selecting
participantsand analyzing data will be on doing an
interview with people and social media.
Finally,the method for collecting data is by individual
interview, picture story or photo voice and group
discussions on websites.
14. methodology and procedures
Simply, my method for collecting and analysingwould be
targeting ages around18 years and above also searching
on the best recommended website and make interview at
coffee and internet shops.
16. Delimitation and limitation of research
There is no limitation on this research I suppose
because everyone I think wants to have and tell about
these important data for our generation.
Also, I have delimitation but some boundaries of this
topic that I do not take information from someone
without his knowing.
