ERIC Number: EJ1084992
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
Pages: 15
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ISSN: ISSN-1814-0556
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Modeling Computer Usage Intentions of Tertiary Students in a Developing Country through the Technology Acceptance Model
Afari-Kumah, Eben; Achampong, Akwasi Kyere
International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, v6 n1 p102-116 2010
This study aims to examine the computer usage intentions of Ghanaian Tertiary Students. The Technology Acceptance Model was adopted as the theoretical framework to ascertain whether it could help explain behavioral intentions of individuals to accept and use technology. Factor analysis was used to assess the construct validity of the initial research model and to uncover any additional factors influencing students' behavioral intentions. Multiple Linear Regression analysis was done to determine the extent to which dependent variables were predicted by independent variables. T-tests were used for test of significance. This study reveals that the age and level/year of tertiary students as well as prior experience of computer usage have no significant influence on perceived usefulness of a computer. Experience however significantly influenced perceived ease of use whilst age and level/year of students did not. The study also indicates that both perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use had a significant effect on the attitude of students towards their computer usage. Interestingly, only perceived usefulness significantly influenced the students' intention to use the computer. Thus fundamental changes may have to be made to the Technology Acceptance Model if it is to be applied to a developing country such as Ghana. This research was limited to one particular university. The study did not consider data on actual computer usage. Further research would have to consider these factors. The findings of this research and the model developed provide a basis for individuals who have to make a decision concerning computer usage of tertiary students in a developing country.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Student Attitudes, Computer Attitudes, Intention, Models, Factor Analysis, Construct Validity, Multiple Regression Analysis, Predictor Variables, Statistical Analysis, Age Differences, Educational Attainment, Experience, Developing Nations, Questionnaires, Computer Software, Student Behavior
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ghana
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