Today's rapid growth in information technology has occurred without a full understanding of the human consequences of its use -- on individuals, on organizations, and on society as a whole. As a result, initial expectations have frequently not been met, and a backlash has developed. Clearly a more realistic approach to information technology is needed, and applied psychology can offer great help in this effort.This book takes a problem-centered approach to questions of usability, applicability, and acceptability, giving an overview of current research on information technology at work, at home, in education, and in medicine, and where possible, making recommendations for the future.
- Chapter s cover psychology and information technology
management, workers, and the new technologies
factory automation
ergonomics and the new technologies
office systems
expert systems in the health field
health care
the disabled
computers in education
attitudes toward the new technologies
information technology and home-based services
and information technology in the home.Distributed for The British Psychological Society.
Includes bibliographical references and index.