Exploring the role of children in adults' adoption and use of computers

Information Technology & People

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 2004, Pages 53-70

  Selwyn, Neil ^a  

^a CARDIFF UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33750697580     PISSN: 09593845     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/09593840410522170     Document Type: Article

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