Title

An Empirical Investigation Of Sources Of Application-Specific Computer-Self-Efficacy And Mediators Of The Efficacy - Performance Relationship

Keywords

Computer anxiety; Computer self-efficacy; Computer training; Goal orientations; Goal setting; Motivation; Personality

Abstract

Integrating theory from research on training, computer self-efficacy (CSE), and motivation, this research validated a model of four factors that contribute to application-specific computer self-efficacy (AS-CSE) formation (previous experience, personality, learning goal orientation and computer anxiety) and three factors that mediate the relationship between AS-CSE and performance (goal level, goal commitment and performance goal orientation (PGO)). Using data from 313 individuals in an introductory computer skills course, the model was validated for database software. Results indicate that previous database software experience, trainee personality and learning goal orientation were positively related to AS-CSE, whereas computer anxiety was negatively related to AS-CSE. Additionally, goal level, goal commitment and PGOs were related to database test performance, and the relationship between AS-CSE and database test performance was also partially mediated by goal level and goal commitment. Implications for research and practice are discussed. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Publication Date

6-1-2005

Publication Title

International Journal of Human Computer Studies

Volume

62

Issue

6

Number of Pages

737-758

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhcs.2005.02.008

Socpus ID

19744376534 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/19744376534

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