Abstract
Personal computers are being acquired by increasingly larger percentages of the public. However, their integration into the home remains an unresolving issue. Research on other media un derscores the importance of investigating not only the adoption of computing but also the ways per sonal computers are used within particular social contexts in order to better understand their implica tions. A typology is suggested as an initial frame work for the study of patterns of computer use in the home, along with four sets of independent fac tors—social status, technical features, sociocultural setting, and personal attributes. This approach inte grates patterns of computer utilization with techno logical, social, and psychological factors to account for the implications of computing in the home.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
