computerphobia
Digital device aversion
Computerphobia is anxiety or aversion toward computers and digital technology.
The term emerged in the 1980s as personal computers entered homes and workplaces, describing people who felt intimidated by the new machines: My mother's computerphobia kept her from learning email.
The condition has largely faded as technology became ubiquitous, though some older adults still experience it.
Dread of modern devices
- cyberphobiaFear of computers
- reluctanceDisinclination to act
- hesitationDelay from uncertainty
- procrastinationHabitual task avoidance
delegation · handwriting · in-person · analog · old-fashioned · offline · unplugged · low-tech
Persistent apprehensive distress
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
- dreadIntense anticipatory fear
sweating · trembling · avoidance · overwhelm · stress · tension · unease · discomfort
Array of input keys
- mouseSmall gnawing mammal
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- laptopPortable hinged computer
- desktopPrimary computer interface
tablet · software · updates · passwords · touchscreens · pop-ups · viruses · malware
Employment location
- officeProfessional work location
- telehealthMedical care delivered remotely
- emailDigital written communication
- e-commerceInternet-based buying and selling
self-checkout · ATMs · elderly · generational · retraining
Developing abilities through practice
- tutorialsInstructional guides for beginners
- patienceCalm during delays
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- supportTo uphold or sustain
coaching · user-friendly · simplified · accessibility · confidence-building · desensitization · therapy · CBT
technophobia
Dread of modern devices
- cyberphobiaFear of computers
- reluctanceDisinclination to act
- hesitationDelay from uncertainty
procrastination · delegation · handwriting · in-person · analog · old-fashioned · offline · unplugged · low-tech · non-digital
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
- nervousnessState of anxious unease
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- panicUncontrollable sudden fear
dread · sweating · trembling · avoidance · overwhelm · stress · tension · unease · discomfort · agitation
keyboard
Array of input keys
desktop · tablet · software · updates · passwords · touchscreens · pop-ups · viruses · malware · spreadsheets
workplace
Employment location
- officeProfessional work location
- telehealthMedical care delivered remotely
- emailDigital written communication
e-commerce · self-checkout · ATMs · elderly · generational · retraining
training
Developing abilities through practice
- tutorialsInstructional guides for beginners
- patienceCalm during delays
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
support · coaching · user-friendly · simplified · accessibility · confidence-building · desensitization · therapy · CBT · encouragement
computerphobiatechnophilia
Love of modern machinery
computer literacy · digital native · early adopter · digital literacy · tech-savvy