Computer Anxiety in E-Learning: The Effect of Computer Self-Efficacy

10.28945/3386 ◽  
2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raafat Saade ◽  
Dennis Kira
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Management System ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

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.

scholarly journals The Factors Influencing Perceived Ease of Use of E-Learning by Accounting Lecturer

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Nujmatul Laily ◽  
Fenty Shintya Riadani
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
E Learning ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

This research aims at analyzing the influence of one’s anxiety in using computer (computer anxiety), age and gender on perceived ease of use of e-learning by accounting lecturers through their self-efficacy in using computer (computer self-efficacy). The population used in this research is all 34 lecturers at accounting department in X University and the sample is taken using saturated sampling technique since the number of respondents is limited. The data are collected by distributing questionnaire to lecturers.  The hypotheses are tested using path analysis test. The research results indicate that: (1) Computer anxiety has insignificant influence on perceived ease of use through computer self-efficacy. (2) Respondent’s age has insignificant influence on perceived ease of use through computer self-efficacy. (3) Respondent’s gender has insignificant influence on perceived ease of use through computer self-efficacy.

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

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 82-95 ◽  
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.

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

2012 ◽  
pp. 354-368 ◽  
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.

Acceptance and Satisfaction of Learning Management System Enabled Blended Learning Based on a Modified DeLone-McLean Information System Success Model

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 52-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samar Ghazal ◽  
Hanan Aldowah ◽  
Irfan Umar ◽  
Brandford Bervell
Keyword(s):  
Blended Learning ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Computer Anxiety ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
System Quality ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

The utmost reason for this article is to present a detailed assessment of the salient antecedents(computer anxiety, technology related experience, computer self-efficacy, quality of service, quality of system, quality of system's output information, perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use) in determining students' approval and onward contentment towards using LMS in a blended learning environment. In view of this, the study employed a quantitative research design utilizing a questionnaire as the data collection instrument. Data was then obtained from 174 undergraduate students with Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) technique used for data analysis. The study revealed indicators such as perceived usefulness, the quality of the system and computer self efficacy as fundamental determinants of students' acceptance and satisfaction with blended learning. The study recommended among others that in order to achieve satisfaction and acceptance towards LMS usage for blended learning in higher education, institutions need to pay attention to these crucial variables prior to full implementation.

SUMBER KEPERCAYAAN-KEPERCAYAAN DALAM NIAT MENGGUNAKAN SYNCHRONOUS E-LEARNING: STUDI EMPIRIS PADA PERGURUAN TINGGI DI YOGYAKARTA

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Eka Noor Asmara
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Top Management Commitment ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

This study aims to provide empirical evidence of the influence of individual factors, social factors and institutional factors as the antecedent of behavioral intention through beliefs in using the technology of synchronous e-learning, such as perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Analysis uses structural equation models by using smartPLS software. Results of this research shown the support of 6 out of 7 proposed hypothesis, namely that there is a significant positive relationship between top management commitment and support, references from colleagues and computer self efficacy against perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use. Keywords: behavioral intention, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, computer self efficacy, synchronous e-learning. ABSTRAKPenelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan bukti empiris pengaruh faktor individual, faktor sosial dan faktor institusional sebagai anteseden behavioral intention melalui kepercayaan-kepercayaan menggunakan teknologi synchronous e-learning, yaitu perceived usefulness dan perceived ease of use. Analisis menggunakan model persamaan structural dengan menggunakan software smartPLS. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdukungnya 6 dari 7 hipotesis yang diajukan yaitu terdapat hubungan positif signifikan antara dukungan dan komitmen manajemen puncak, referensi rekan sejawat dan computer self efficacy terhadap perceived usefulness dan perceived ease of use.Kata kunci: Niat perilaku, kegunaan yang dirasakan, persepsi kemudahan penggunaan, efikasi diri komputer, sinkron e-learning.

Students' Perceived Ease of Use of an Elearning Management System: An Exogenous or Endogenous Variable?

2005 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng-Chang (Sam) Pan ◽  
Stephen Sivo ◽  
Glenda Gunter ◽  
Richard Cornell
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Technology Acceptance Model ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Management System ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

Five factors affecting student use of an eLearning management system in two Web-enhanced hybrid undergraduate courses are investigated using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). This research represents a causal relationship existing between students' attitude toward WebCT and their actual use of the system. Students' perception of the WebCT use, Computer Self-Efficacy, and Subjective Norms are also taken into account. Multigroup structural modeling procedure, specifically PROC CALIS, is used to extract those factors from student use of WebCT and to determine their interrelatedness among one another. Results show that extended adaptations of the Technology Acceptance Model are not as suitable for Engineering students as they are for Psychology students. Of the two competing models in the psychology class, Perceived Ease of Use is deemed an exogenous variable. A multi-sample analysis suggests that covariance structure differences between psychology and engineering students were found obvious over Computer Self-Efficacy and Subjective Norms variables. Lessons and experience from a southeastern metropolitan university in the United States are addressed.

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

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.

Within-Culture Variation and Information Technology

2010 ◽  
pp. 337-364 ◽  
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.

Investigating Students' Acceptance and Self-Efficacy of E-Learning at Al-Aqsa University Based On TAM Model

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 37-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hasan Rebhi Mahdi
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Perceived Ease Of Use ◽  
Tam Model ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Measurement And Evaluation ◽  
Acceptance Model

The study aimed at investigating the influence of E-learning Self- Efficacy (ELSE) on the acceptance of e-learning by using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). According to the TAM which used as the theoretical basis, both of the Perceived Usefulness (PU) and the Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU) influence directly the end user's Behavioral Intention (BI) to accept a technology. A survey was used to collect information about the perceptions of Al-Aqsa university students. Collected data was analyzed using the regression equation by SPSS. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain responses from (592) students who took the e-courses of the “instructional technology, research methods, measurement and evaluation”. The most significant results of the study showed that Al-Aqsa university students have high levels of acceptance and Self-Efficacy toward E-Learning representing a rate above 75%. Furthermore, there are positive and significant relationships between dependence and independence variables. However, the study found a significant relationship between finding ELSE, PEOU, PU and BI (Y= 1.2 +0.05ELSE+0.06PEOU+0.16PU+e, r = 0.65, P<0.01). Other relationships were found among variables such as ELSE, PEOU and PU (Y= 7.5 +0.11ELSE+0.21PEOU+e, r = 0.62, P<0.01), ELSE and PEOU (Y= 0.56 +0.242ELSE+e, r= 0.64, P<0.01).

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