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Influences of Gender and Computer Gaming Experience in Occupational Desktop Virtual Environments

Published: Issue: Volume: Page:200-216
ISSN:2327-6983
Container-title:Adult Education and Vocational Training in the Digital Age
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Author:

Ausburn Lynna J.¹,Ausburn Floyd B.¹,Kroutter Paul J.²

Affiliation:

1. Oklahoma State University, USA

2. University of Arkansas, Fort Smith, USA

Abstract

This study used a cross-case analysis methodology to compare four line-of-inquiry studies of Desktop Virtual Environments (DVEs) to examine the relationships of gender and computer gaming experience to learning performance and perceptions. Comparison was made of learning patterns in a general non-technical DVE with patterns in technically complex, occupationally-specific DVEs. Two oppositely-gendered occupations were sampled in the technical studies: surgical technology and policing. The cross-case analysis confirmed in the occupationally-specific DVEs the gender effect in favor of males on spatial learning that has been documented in previous research literature. It also supported a gaming experience effect in favor of more experienced gamers, but did not clearly demonstrate a relationship between gender and gaming experience. Several implications and recommendations are presented for practitioners and researchers in adult vocational, career, and technical education.

Publisher

IGI Global

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