Advisor | Donica, Denise | |
Author | Spencer, Courtney N. | |
Date Accessioned | 2016-01-15T16:42:44Z | |
Date Available | 2017-02-07T22:22:33Z | |
Date Created | 2015-12 | |
Date of Issue | 2015-12-10 | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.date.submitted | December 2015 | |
Identifier (URI) | http://hdl.handle.net/10342/5141 | |
Description | The purpose of this study was to investigate handwriting and technology as methods for note-taking in the post-secondary classroom, handwriting in daily life, and perceptions of handwriting instruction, both print and cursive, in young adult post-secondary students. Based on the current use of handwriting for note-taking and personal tasks in young adults, is handwriting an important skill which should continue to be taught in the primary classroom? The study utilized a web-based survey given to current students at East Carolina University. Question formats included Likert scale, sorting, multiple choice and open ended. The survey was distributed to a random sample of 1800 East Carolina University students, 106 young adult responses were analyzed. Results revealed handwriting is the most common note-taking method, used by 72.7% of students for 75-100% of the classroom experience. Furthermore, participants reported handwriting instruction is an important component of the primary education. Statistical chi square analysis revealed no statistically significant correlations between groups of post-secondary students based on gender and handwriting grasps. Occupational therapists and teachers can utilize this information to consider the importance of continuing to support handwriting instruction and making it a greater priority in the primary classroom as handwriting was found to have educational and personal relevance while achieving a post-secondary education. | |
Mimetype | application/pdf | |
Language | en | |
Publisher | East Carolina University | |
Subject | Technology | |
Subject | Post-secondary classroom | |
Subject | Note-taking methods | |
Medical Subject Headings | Psychomotor Performance | |
Medical Subject Headings | Handwriting | |
Medical Subject Headings | Adult | |
Medical Subject Headings | Humans | |
Medical Subject Headings | Young Adult | |
Title | Handwriting in Young Adults in an Era of Technological Advancements | |
Type | Master's Thesis | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.date.updated | 2016-01-15T15:32:09Z | |
Department | Occupational Therapy | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.degree.name | M.S.O.T. | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.degree.level | Masters | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.degree.discipline | MSOT-Occupational Therapy | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.degree.grantor | East Carolina University | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.degree.department | Occupational Therapy | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.access.option | Open Access | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.embargo.lift | 2016-12-01 | |
xmlui.metadata.dc.type.material | text | |