I have an hypothesis. People who just “play” on their computers assume that anyone else who is using a computer is just playing. (Seems like this is something related to an idea in Psychology 1 is college... maybe projection or something like that...)
The effect is obvious to computer users who are working... intently looking at the screen and processing what is there. Someone who only messes about on their computer, will walk in and begin talking about anything that happens to be on hos or her mind. Those who use computers for serious work, on the other hand, will observe someone working and stand back patiently... perhaps even going away and returning a few moments later.
If I had a graduate student, I would suggest developing and validating a test... to predict one’s computer use based on their interactions with other computer users.
(I will name the units after an administrator who shall remain nameless... until I define the units!)
The effect is obvious to computer users who are working... intently looking at the screen and processing what is there. Someone who only messes about on their computer, will walk in and begin talking about anything that happens to be on hos or her mind. Those who use computers for serious work, on the other hand, will observe someone working and stand back patiently... perhaps even going away and returning a few moments later.
If I had a graduate student, I would suggest developing and validating a test... to predict one’s computer use based on their interactions with other computer users.
(I will name the units after an administrator who shall remain nameless... until I define the units!)
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