Computer experience and training interests of psychosocial rehabilitation program participants.
The authors report data from the first large-scale attempt (N = 262) to examine computer use among people with a psychiatric disability and interest in computer training. A large number of respondents have used a computer (71%) for a number of activities and approximately 56% were "very" or "quite" interested in computer training. Previous work experience, interest in a job involving computers, and a belief that training would be helpful in obtaining such a job were good predictors of interest in computer training. The results suggest that there is sufficient interest in computer training to justify the development of supported education in this area.
Salzer
Mark S
MS
University of Pennsylvania, Center for Mental Health Policy and Services Research, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
Simiriglia
Christine
C
Solomon
Arlene
A
D003201:Computers; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D009042:Motivation; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational; D012944:Social Support; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*