ERIC Number: EJ1175022
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Apr
Pages: 28
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ISSN: ISSN-1537-2456
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Computer Attitude and eLearning Self-Efficacy of Undergraduate Students: Validating Potential Acceptance and Use of Online Learning Systems in Ghana
Larbi-Apau, Josephine; Oti-Boadi, Mabel; Tetteh, Albert
International Journal on E-Learning, v17 n2 p199-226 Apr 2018
Both computer attitude and eLearning self-efficacy are critical complementary factors in determining confidence levels and behavioral belief systems, and can directly affect students' actions, performances and achievements. This study applied a multidimensional construct in validating computer attitude and eLearning self-efficacy of Psychology undergraduate students in Ghana. A sample of students (n = 122) responded to questions on computer attitude anchored on a 5-point scale with high internal consistency reliability coefficients (a = 0.93) and a 4-point scale eLearning self-efficacy (a = 0.84) at p < 0.001. Data were analyzed using ANOVA and correlational statistics. The results validated moderately positive computer attitude of students and high eLearning self-efficacy, with significant variations in both factors. Results of computer attitude sub-levels showed affective (AFF) > perceived usefulness (USE) > behavioral intention (BEH) > perceived control (CON). A bivariate Spearman Spearman correlation between computer attitude and eLearning self-efficacy showed considerable high positive and significant association (r = 0.36), p < 0.05 to suggest that as students' computer attitude increased, so did their eLearning self-efficacy. Mixed effects of demography on both computer attitude and eLearning self-efficacy are reported. A further qualitative inquiry revealed that a blend of online and face-to-face engagements would serve the students' educational needs in the university better.
Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Electronic Learning, Self Efficacy, Undergraduate Students, Foreign Countries, Psychology, Statistical Analysis, Correlation, Student Attitudes, Qualitative Research, Inquiry, Questionnaires, Attitude Measures, Likert Scales, Computer Uses in Education, Online Courses, Regression (Statistics), Multivariate Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ghana
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Computer Attitude Scale
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