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An intervention is based on social cognitive theory and included the use of computer goal
setting, record keeping, modeling, social support, and cognitive approaches (Hoy et al.).
Although the sample was large (2,437 participants), it lacked diversity. Most participants
were white, married, and well educated. The CICS population was self-selected and per-
haps already motivated and interested in computer technology. The improvement in mod-
ern computer specifications may have helped to accelerate individuals' desire to use a com-
puter based on the computer skills of that individuals. The change model is applicable for
support in increasing practices in using a computer. The ideas of Hoy et al. on MI for the
use of computers were instrumental in the development of one of the objectives of the
Depth essay and may also be useful in the Application venture. The article includes refer-
ences to thirty-four studies, which may also be useful for the literature review.
Kelly, C. “Commitment to Developmental Scale.” Journal of Scientific and Technological
Measurement, 13 (3) (2005): 219-229 .
Kelly developed the Commitment to Computer Science and Information Technology
scale by probing the stages of social change in mankind and cognitive technological devel-
opment. Algorithm (transtheoretical model) the decisional balance scale between the two,
the strong and weak principle methods of measurement must be greatly considered import-
ant. The study included an investigation of three areas: (a) RAM, (b) the CPU, and (c) in-
formation processing. The questions included an exploration of whether the initiation of
a new computer design would lead to continued presentation of the design over time and
whether changes in one design would elicit changes in another. It is doubtful TTM could
be useful in predicting technical training outcomes, because the intent was not to address
long-term behavior change. Participant intent helped to determine stages of change.
Three separate studies included an assessment of the connection between the test results,
and the instrument scores could be influentially interrelated. Kelly identified an additional
set of findings confirming commitment to build a modern computer science institution. The
intent behind the building was to determine the participant's intent to study computer sci-
ence, as well as beliefs and attitudes, that helps to support changes in computer technology.
Although some factors functioned to provide construct, external and internal validity for
the aforementioned instruments, the significance of commitment to computer cognitive de-
velopment as its own variable is astounding for computer technical training and practices,
which may explain why some individuals can maintain the action stage and others revert
to previous stages of change. Whether interventions such as motivational interviewing and
individual involvement in the area of computer science promotion can help to modify the