Abstract

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of computer assisted teaching program on knowledge and attitude regarding smartphone separation anxiety among selected degree college students.

Methodology: A pre-experimental one group pre-test and post-test design was used. 50 degree students were selected as sample by convenient sampling method. Structured knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge and attitude on Likert scale. Pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on socio-demographic characteristics. Paired t-test was used to test difference in mean knowledge and attitude. Chi-square test was used to find association between socio-demographic variables with pre-test knowledge and attitude.

Results: The overall mean score knowledge in pre-test was 37.42% and 86.11% in the post-test. The overall attitude mean score in pre-test was 42.55% and 82.81% in the post-test. Mean score for both knowledge and attitude were significant at 5% level of confidence. There was no significant association with the pre-test knowledge and attitude scores with selected demographic variable.

Conclusion: This study suggested that computer assisted teaching program is an effective instructional method in improving the knowledge and attitude of degree students regarding smartphone separation anxiety.

Keywords: Computer Assisted Teaching; Knowledge and Attitude; Separation Anxiety

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Citation

Citation: Poonam Kumari Yadav., et al. “Effectiveness of Computer Assisted Teaching Program on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Smartphone Separation Anxiety among Students".Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences 4.12 (2020): 189-195.

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