Computer Anxiety, Computer Self-efficacy and Attitudes towards the Internet of First Year Students at a South African University of Technology
Type of Resource:
Journal
Year of Publication:
2018
Indicators:
- Enablers
- Challenges
- Outcomes and Impacts
Themes:
- Digital Literacy And Skills
Author(s): Carlie L. Schlebusch
This article reports on a study that assessed the computer anxiety, computer self-efficacy and attitude towards the internet among first year students at a South African university of technology. Data collection was done through a five section survey. The research revealed that students suffer from moderate computer anxiety; they have a moderate compute self-efficacy; and their attitude towards the internet is positive. The results, research contributions, and limitations are discussed, and implications for future studies are suggested.
URL
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/18146627.2017.1341291
Region of Study:
Country of Study:
South Africa,
Study Quality
High