Pre-Service Teachers’ Computer Self-Efficacy and the Use of Computers

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of pre-service teachers’ computer self-efficacy on their use of computers. The research used a quantitative design whose data were collected by using a structured five-point Likert scale questionnaire with responses ranging from 1(strongly agree) to 5(strongly disagree). Simple random sampling was used to select a representative sample of 400 participants from a population of 4000 pre-service teachers, of which 332 of them were successfully returned, yielding a response rate of 83%. The study employed the Technology-Acceptance Model with eight constructs, namely; demographic influence (DI), social influence (SI), basic computer skills (CS), access to computers (AC), perceived ease of use (PEOU), perceived usefulness (PU), computer self-efficacy (CSE), and actual computer use (AU). Factor analysis was used to analyse the data generated from the survey, with the help of PLS-SEM, using the SmartPLS software version 3.0. The findings of the study indicated that each of the identified factors in the model had a significant effect on CSE. In essence, the identified explanatory variables explained 73.7% of the variance in CSsE. The four independent variables explained 45.4% of the variance in PU of computers and 66.5% of the variance in PEOU of computer use. The CSE model also explained 60.6% of the variance in computer use. In order to develop a strong CSE for pre-service teachers, it is recommended that higher education institutions ensure that all students have access to the necessary computers, proper connectivity, and skilled technicians.

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The Determinant of Acceptance of SIMDA (Information System of District Management) Implementation on the Government of Batu City

Journal of Accounting and Business Education ◽

10.26675/jabe.v1i2.8494 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 298

Author(s):

Umar Maksum ◽

Zaki Baridwan ◽

Imam Subekti

Keyword(s):

Information System ◽

Technology Acceptance ◽

Technology Acceptance Model ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Personal Innovativeness ◽

Acceptance Model ◽

Computer Self Efficacy

This study aims to examine the factors influencing the acceptability of SIMDA in the Batu Municipal Government. The research model used the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), which add external construct from D&M success model of information system and other construct namely the commitment of management, social influence and the Individually influence such as computer self-efficacy and personal innovativenes. This research employed census sampling method. The samples are all official of in financial department who use SIMDA. Results of the research showed that perceived usefulness was affected by management commitment, social influence, information quality, system quality, personal innovativeness, and perceived ease of use. In addition, Computer self-efficacy, and personal innovativeness influenced to perceived ease of use. Furthermore, the acceptance SIMDA was influenced perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. On the contrary, computer self-efficacy did not affect to perceived usefulnessKeywords: Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), Acceptance SIMDA, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use

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Factors influencing IT Adoption by Bank Employees: An Extended TAM Approach

Vikalpa The Journal for Decision Makers ◽

10.1177/0256090920130406 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 38 (4) ◽

pp. 83-96 ◽

Cited By ~ 14

Author(s):

Rupanjali Nath ◽

Kanika T Bhal ◽

Geetika T Kapoor

Keyword(s):

Social Influence ◽

Technology Acceptance ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Behavioural Intention ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Tam Model ◽

Bank Employees ◽

Computer Self Efficacy

The use of Information Technology (IT) in the banking sector has seen a phenomenal growth in India. For its effective use and implementation, employees' acceptance and the consequent use of IT are important. Davis' Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) (1989) explains users' acceptance of electronic systems. By applying the extended TAM approach to this study, the authors aim to uncover various factors that affect the attitude and acceptance of bank employees towards CBS. The TAM model identifies perceived usefulness (PU), and perceived ease of use (PEU) as impacting attitude towards IT and behavioural intention. The model is extended by identifying social influence, computer self-efficacy, and technological facility as factors affecting perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. The target respondents for this study were bank employees from the public and private sectors banks (State Bank of India, Union Bank, Bank of India, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank) situated in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. Measurement items applied in this study were an adaptation of previously validated measures or were developed on the basis of a literature review. Responses were analysed using the 7-point Likert Scale that ranged from (1) ‘strongly disagree’ to (7) ‘strongly agree’. To test the reliability of the measures, a pilot study was conducted with 20 randomly chosen employees and modified scales. Structural equation modelling was used to analyse the data. Overall, the findings suggest that extended TAM variables positively influence the intention and usage behaviour through PU and PEU. That is, social influence enhances perceived usefulness; and computer self-efficacy and technology facility influence the perceived ease of use. Again, perceived ease of use significantly influences perceived usefulness which in turn has significant effect on behavioural intention and usage behaviour. Social influence of superiors was the prominent determinant of perceived usefulness of the CBS technology. Hence the role of managers as effective communicators is heightened especially in conveying the benefits of using IT and in turn achieving organizational goals.

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APLIKASI TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL (TAM) PADA KOMPUTERISASI KEGIATAN PERTANAHAN

Jurnal Economia ◽

10.21831/economia.v12i1.8415 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 13

Author(s):

Wahyu Prabawati Putri Handayani ◽

Mugi Harsono

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Technology Acceptance Model ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Survey Methodology ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Acceptance Model ◽

Computer Self Efficacy

Abstrak: Aplikasi Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Pada Komputerisasi Kegiatan Pertanahan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menguji dan menganalisis pengaruh Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Pada Komputerisasi Kegiatan Pertanahan. Sebuah metodologi survey digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data 100 karyawan. Path analysis menunjukkan bahwa (1) Computer self-efficacy berpengaruh pada persepsi kemudahan penggunaan dan persepsi manfaat teknologi, (2) Persepsi kemudahan penggunaan teknologi berpengaruh pada persepsi manfaat dan sikap untuk menggunakan teknologi, (3) Persepsi manfaat teknologi berpengaruh pada sikap dalam menggunakan teknologi, dan (4) Sikap untuk menggunakan teknologi berpengaruh pada niat untuk menggunakan teknologi. Kata kunci: Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), computer self-efficacy, persepsi manfaat teknologi, sikap menggunakan teknologi, niat menggunakan teknologi Abstract: Application of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) On Computerized Land Activities. The purpose of this study was to examine and analyze the effect of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) on computerized land activities. A survey methodology used to collect data of 100 employees. The results indicated that (1) Computer self-efficacy affected the perceived ease of use and usefulness of the technology, (2) the perceived ease of use technology affected of perceived usefulness and attitude towards using technology, (3) the perceived usefulness affected attitude towards using technology, and (4) the attitude to use technology affected intention to use technology. Keywords: Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), computer self-efficacy, perceived usefulness, attitude to use technology, intention to use technology

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Factors influencing user acceptance of online encyclopaedias in the arts and humanities

10.51415/10321/1191 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

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Samantha Nokuthula Sosibo

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Language Proficiency ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

English Language ◽

English Language Proficiency ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

The Arts ◽

Computer Self Efficacy

This study aimed to explore user factors that may influence attitude and behaviour where technology acceptance is concerned. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) Framework was used as a tool to map this degree of acceptance in relation to the design of the current Encyclopaedia of South African Arts, Culture and Heritage (ESAACH). ESAACH is an encyclopaedia intended to address the dearth of reference material in South African arts, culture and heritage studies (ESAACH.org.za). The encyclopaedia is divided into broader areas of research such as: verbal arts, performing arts, visual arts, and heritage. It was originally established as a tool to provide support for education in arts, culture and heritage. There has been an increase in interest in the ESAACH online resource platform. This has resulted in the need to capture user perceptions and attitudes on the site in order to provide guidelines on the improvement of the site and to make usage of the encyclopaedia easier and less frustrating. The researcher investigates English Language Proficiency, Perceived Ease of Use and Perceived Usefulness and Computer Self-Efficacy as factors that influence an online user’s attitude towards intention to use and acceptance of an online encyclopaedia. There have been concerns expressed by website designers that because users may not be fully acquainted or familiar with using the Internet in general when accessing information, they anticipate some resistance or reluctance to make full use of available online content. The study included the administration of an online survey to a sample of 149 students from the Arts and Design and Library Information Studies departments whereby their demographics, antecedents and precedent constructs of the TAM were tested for co-relationships of user’s intention regarding usage and acceptance of the website. The TAM model was used as a tool to determine: whether a positive confidence in the students’ English language proficiency would affect intention to use the encyclopaedia and to predict whether positive Computer Self-Efficacy is an indicator for a positive effect regarding Ease of Use and/or Perceived Usefulness. Results confirmed that users perceived Computer Self-Efficacy as a positive contributor to the usefulness of the ESAACH online encyclopaedia. Although no significant relationship between English Language Proficiency and Perceived Ease of Use was demonstrated, the need for a design which caters for sensitivity to the language of users was identified.

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Acceptability of Video Games Technology for Medical Emergency Training

International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations ◽

10.4018/ijgcms.2013100105 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 86-99

Author(s):

James F. Knight

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Video Game ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Medical Emergency ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Males And Females ◽

Acceptance Model ◽

Computer Self Efficacy

Using the technology acceptance model (TAM), this study aimed to investigate the acceptability of video game technologies (serious games) for medical emergency procedure and decision making training. Using the Triage Trainer, a prototype serious game for the triage sieve process, differences between gamers and non-gamers, males and females, and the effects of ratings of computer self efficacy (i.e. computer skill and gaming skill) and attitudes towards computers (i.e. enthusiasm and anxiety) on the acceptance model were also investigated. The results show significant correlations for computer self-efficacy and attitude variables with the perceived ease of use (PEOU), perceived usefulness (PU) and attitudes towards use (ATU) of the game. Multiple regression showed that 52% of the variance in ATU was explained by the PU and PEOU. However, none of the secondary variables (self efficacy or emotions) had a significant effect on the ATU, PU and PEOU over and above each other.

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A Path Analysis of the Impact of Application-Specific Perceptions of Computer Self-Efficacy and Anxiety on Technology Acceptance

Journal of Organizational and End User Computing ◽

10.4018/joeuc.2010070105 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 22 (3) ◽

pp. 82-95 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Bassam Hasan ◽

Mesbah U. Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Path Analysis ◽

Technology Acceptance ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Computer Anxiety ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

The Impact ◽

Application Specific ◽

Computer Self Efficacy

Perceptions of computer self-efficacy (CSE) and computer anxiety are valuable predictors of various computer-related behaviors, including acceptance and utilization of information systems (IS). Although both factors are purported to have general and application-specific components, little research has focused on the application or system-specific component, especially in IS acceptance contexts. Thus, little is known about the effects of application-specific beliefs on IS acceptance or how such effects compare with the effects of more general CSE and computer anxiety beliefs. Accordingly, a research model comprising application CSE, application anxiety, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, attitude, and intention was proposed and tested via path analysis. The results demonstrated that the direct impacts of application CSE and application anxiety on perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness were almost equal, but in opposite directions. However, the indirect effect of application CSE on attitude and intention was stronger than that of application anxiety.

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The Indirect Effect of Computer Self-Efficacy of E-Commerce Users on Intention to Use

Petra International Journal of Business Studies ◽

10.9744/ijbs.3.2.75-85 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 75-85

Author(s):

Tessa Vanina Soetanto ◽

Adelina Proboyo ◽

Prilya Angel Putri

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Behavioral Intention ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Intention To Use ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

The Impact ◽

Computer Self Efficacy

E-commerce market in Indonesia has tremendous growth and predicted to become significant contributor to Foreign Direct Investment. Millennials, heavily affected by technology and internet, considered to be the driver growth of e-commerce. Applying the theory of modified Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), this research analyzes whether perceived of ease of use and perceived usefulness mediate the impact of computer self-efficacy on the behavior of e-commerce users to use Lazada platform. The study was a quantitative study with online questionnaire. Data of 200 respondents were analyzed by Structural Equation Modelling and the result shows that computer self-efficacy indirectly affects behavioral intention to use through perceived ease of use. Perceived usefulness and attitude towards use are not significant mediators because of their insignificance on intention to use. Computer self-efficacy has significant impact on behavioral intention mediated by perceived ease of use, but not by perceived usefulness.

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Within-Culture Variation and Information Technology

Technological Advancement in Developed and Developing Countries - Advances in Global Information Management ◽

10.4018/978-1-60566-920-5.ch015 ◽

2010 ◽

pp. 337-364 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Jennifer E. Gerow ◽

Edith Galy ◽

Jason Bennett Thatcher ◽

Mark Srite

Keyword(s):

Information Technology ◽

Technology Acceptance ◽

Cultural Values ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Computer Anxiety ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

Personal Innovativeness ◽

Computer Self Efficacy

This study examines within-culture variance in the influence of values on perceptions and use of information technology (IT). Based on cross-cultural research, the authors suggest cultural values influence technology acceptance and use. Specifically, this chapter argues masculinity/femininity and individualism/ collectivism directly influence personal innovativeness with IT, computer anxiety, and computer self-efficacy and have a mediated effect on perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and use of IT. Overall, analysis provides support for the research model. Results suggest masculinity/femininity influences computer self-efficacy, computer anxiety, and personal innovativeness with IT. The authors also offer implications for research and practice.

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A Path Analysis of the Impact of Application-Specific Perceptions of Computer Self-Efficacy and Anxiety on Technology Acceptance

End-User Computing, Development, and Software Engineering ◽

10.4018/978-1-4666-0140-6.ch017 ◽

2012 ◽

pp. 354-368 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Bassam Hasan ◽

Mesbah U. Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Path Analysis ◽

Technology Acceptance ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Computer Anxiety ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

The Impact ◽

Application Specific ◽

Computer Self Efficacy

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Examining the Effects of Computer Self-Efficacy and System Complexity on Technology Acceptance

End-User Computing ◽

10.4018/978-1-59904-945-8.ch078 ◽

2008 ◽

pp. 1074-1087

Author(s):

Bassam Hasan

Keyword(s):

Technology Acceptance ◽

Behavioral Intention ◽

Indirect Effects ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Ease Of Use ◽

Perceived Usefulness ◽

Perceived Ease Of Use ◽

System Complexity ◽

Research And Practice ◽

Computer Self Efficacy

Despite the prevalence of computing in all aspects of society, some computer systems may not be fully accepted by their intended users or become underutilized. Thus, acceptance and use of information technologies remain a paramount issue in information systems (IS) research and practice. Extending previous research by integrating computer self-efficacy and perceived system complexity as external variables to the technology acceptance model (TAM), this study examines the direct and indirect effects of these two factors on system acceptance and use. The results indicated that computer self-efficacy and system complexity had significant direct effects on perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use as well as indirect effects on attitude and behavioral intention. However, the effect of perceived ease of use on attitude was stronger than that of perceived usefulness. In turn, attitude demonstrated a non-significant impact on behavioral intention. These findings highlight several implications for research and practice.

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