Education 4.0: The Impact of Computer Architecture and Organization Course on Students’ Computer Anxiety and Computer Self-Efficacy

Author(s):  
Suhazlan Suhaimi ◽  
10.28945/3386 ◽  
2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raafat Saade ◽  
Dennis Kira

It has been reported that as many as fifty percent of adults, including first-year University students, have some sort of computer-related phobia. This report demonstrates that the use of computers still has some unpleasant side effects despite the Internet boom in the past decade. Past research shows that computer anxiety influences how users perceive ease of use of an information system. However, few have investigated the role of computer self-efficacy in mediating computer anxieties on perceived ease of use. Therefore, in this study we base our contribution on the variables of computer self-efficacy and computer anxieties. These two variables are believed to impact an individual’s use of computers and performance for computer-based tasks. Anxiety has been argued to impact computer-based learning by affecting levels of self-efficacy anchored in social learning and outcome expectation theories. Self-efficacy is determined by levels of anxiety such that reduced anxiety and increased experience improves performance indirectly by increasing levels of self-efficacy. In this study, we investigate the influence of computer anxiety on perceived ease of use and the mediating effect of computer self-efficacy on this relationship, within an e-learning context. A survey methodology approach was used in this study using 18 items for 3 constructs (perceived ease of use, anxiety, and self-efficacy). Survey data from 645 university students were analyzed. The psychometric properties of the items and constructs were validated followed by the assessment of mediation of computer self efficacy. Results from the use of a learning management system indicate that computer self-efficacy plays a significant role in mediating the impact of anxiety on perceived ease of use. This role is observed by computer selfefficacy (1) reducing the strength and significance of the impact of anxiety on perceived ease of use and (2) having a strong and significant relationship with computer anxiety. The findings demonstrate the importance of self-efficacy as a mediator between computer anxiety and perceived ease of use of a learning management system (LMS). With the continuous development of richer and more integrated interfaces, anxieties about learning to use the new interface and executing tasks effectively becomes of primary importance. Limitations and suggestions for future research are elaborated.


2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 82-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bassam Hasan ◽  
Mesbah U. Ahmed

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.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-74
Author(s):  
Kenzi Kin ◽  
Orochi Oki ◽  
Raiden Rai

Data innovation is as of now turning into a worldwide pattern, where it tends to be analyzed by the regular utilization of different incorporated exercises utilizing PC gadgets. When contrasted with manual frameworks, electronic frameworks additionally give a few favorable circumstances to its clients, for example, programmed posting, result volume, speed, mistake counteraction, etc. Aside from these preferences, frequently the outcomes to be accomplished in the utilization of frameworks are mechanized not accomplished, this is likewise because of the irregularity between the modernity of data innovation applied by the association and the individual abilities in its activity. This examination expects to affirm the impact of PC nervousness on PC self-adequacy on the representatives of the North Badung Primary Tax Office. This investigation utilized an immersed test, where the quantity of surveys that were practical to be broke down was 53 polls. Speculation testing utilizing t-test. The aftereffect of this investigation is that PC nervousness negatively affects PC self-viability with a Sig. adding up to 0,000. To additionally improve representative PC self-viability in utilizing PCs, associations should direct preparing on utilizing PC programs consistently. The preparation will legitimately expand the person's view of his capacity to finish undertakings utilizing PC help.


Author(s):  
Bassam Hasan ◽  
Mesbah U. Ahmed

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.


2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-131
Author(s):  
Mousa Albashrawi ◽  
Tawfiq Alashoor

Abstract Entrepreneurs are valuable assets because of their enormous contribution to their nations’ economy through creating new ventures and job opportunities. The entrepreneurship literature is informative with respect to what drives individuals to become entrepreneurs. However, it does not shed light on IT-related factors that can explain and predict entrepreneurial intention. The current study investigates the technological perspective and develops a theoretical model that extends the theory of planned behavior (TPB) by incorporating cognitive and emotional IT-related factors into established entrepreneurial models. More specifically, the developed model explains how general computer self-efficacy and computer anxiety can influence entrepreneurial intention. The study provides interesting results, as it compares two models generated for entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs. Contributions are communicated to both academia and industry.


2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 91-108
Author(s):  
Adeneye O.A. Awofala ◽  
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Sabainah O. Akinoso ◽  
Alfred O. Fatade ◽  
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Author(s):  
Yair Levy ◽  
Theon L. Danet

A recent presidential directive mandated that all U.S. government agencies establish a centralized identification system. This study investigated the impact of users’ involvement, resistance, and computer self-efficacy on the implementation success of a centralized identification system. Information System (IS) usage was the construct employed to measure IS implementation success. A survey instrument was developed based on existing measures from key IS literature. The results of this study indicated a strong reliability for the measures of all constructs (user involvement, computer self-efficacy, user’s resistance, and IS usage). Factor analysis was conducted using Principal Component Analysis (PCA) with Varimax rotation. Results of the PCA indicate that items of the constructs measured had high validity, while Cronbach’s Alpha for each factor demonstrates high reliability for all constructs measured. Additionally, results of a structural equations modeling analysis using Partial Least Square (PLS) indicate that computer self-efficacy and user involvement had positive significant impact on the implementation success. However, the results also demonstrated that user’s resistance had no significant impact on IS usage, while end user involvement had a strong negative impact on user’s resistance.


2005 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 125-132
Author(s):  
Bassam Hasan

The information systems literature has demonstrated a positive relationship between an individual's computer self-efficacy (CSE) and his/her ability to learn new computing skills. However, most past studies have overlooked the multilevel nature of the CSE construct and have not differentiated between near-transfer and far-transfer learning of computing skills. Accordingly, this study focuses on these two issues by investigating the impact of two levels of CSE (general and software specific) on two types of learning (near- and far-transfer) in computer training. The results of an experiment conducted to empirically test the relationships hypothesised among the study variables showed that software-specific CSE had significant effects on near-transfer and far-transfer learning and software-specific self-efficacy. In contrast, general CSE was found to have a significant effect on far-transfer learning only. The results provide valuable implications of computer training practice and research.


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