Location choice patterns of computer use in the United States

There is little research on the patterns of computer use outside home or work. This study examines who is more or less likely to use a computer at a location other than workor home by using the 2002'2004 General Social Survey data and logistic regression analysis. Demographic variables (such as age, race, marital status, and region), socioeconomic status (such as education and family income), self employment, and satisfaction with financial situation are significant predictors of computer use at locations other than home or work; but occupation and gender make no difference. The findings will help institutions to provide computer infrastructure support and servicesfor customers in public places, and especially help schools and libraries to improve computer labs and services.