Predictors of web-student performance: the role of self-efficacy and reasons for taking an on-line class

    Authors

    A. Y. Wang;M. H. Newlin

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Comput. Hum. Behav.

    Keywords

    distance education; self-efficacy; computer attitudes; web-based; instruction; EXPECTATIONS; MANAGEMENT; PSYCHOLOGY; Psychology, Multidisciplinary; Psychology, Experimental

    Abstract

    dThis study investigated college students' personal choices for taking web-based courses and whether their self-efficacy for the course content and technological components would predict their performance in on-line sections of a class. Students (n = 122) who enrolled because they enjoyed web-based learning environments or were curious about web courses had higher self-efficacy and better class performance than students who enrolled solely because of course availability. Data are also presented regarding the relationships between self-efficacy, on-line course activity, and the formation of cyber-learning communities. These results are discussed with regard to their implications for educational research and applications for web-based instruction. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

    Journal Title

    Computers in Human Behavior

    Volume

    18

    Issue/Number

    2

    Publication Date

    1-1-2002

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    151

    Last Page

    163

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000173902300003

    ISSN

    0747-5632

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