Computer self-efficacy was found to exert a significant influence on individuals' expectations of the outcomes of using computers, their emotional reactions to computers (affect and anxiety), as well as their actual computer use. An individual's self-efficacy and outcome expectations were found to be positively influenced by the encouragement of others in their work group, as well as others' use of computers.
| Construct | Cites | Category | Questions given? | Content validity | Pretests | Response type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| self-efficacy | NEW | yes | pre-test | pilot | 10 point likert scaler | ||
| Encouragement by Others | NEW | partially | pre-test | pilot | 5-point scale | ||
| Others' Use | NEW | partially | pre-test | pilot | 5-point scale | ||
| Support | Thompson et al., 1991 | partially | pre-test | pilot | 5-point scale | ||
| Outcome Expectations | Davis, 1989, Pavri, 1988, Thompson et al., 1991 | no | pre-test | pilot | 5-point scale | ||
| Affect | Loyd, 1984 | no | pre-test | pilot | 5-point scale | ||
| Anxiety | Heinssen et al., 1987, Webster et al., 1990 | no | pre-test | pilot | 5-point scale | ||
| Use | NEW | no | pre-test | pilot | 5-point scale |
Deborah R. Compeau and Christopher A. Higgins. Computer Self-Efficacy: Development of a Measure and Initial Test. MIS Quarterly, 19(2):189–211, 1995. doi:10.2307/249688.
@article{compeau_computer_1995,
abstract = {This paper discusses the role of individuals' beliefs about their abilities to competently use computers (computer self-efficacy) in the determination of computer use. A survey of Canadian managers and professionals was conducted to develop and validate a measure of computer self-efficacy and to assess both its impacts and antecedents. Computer self-efficacy was found to exert a significant influence on individuals' expectations of the outcomes of using computers, their emotional reactions to computers (affect and anxiety), as well as their actual computer use. An individual's self-efficacy and outcome expectations were found to be positively influenced by the encouragement of others in their work group, as well as others' use of computers. Thus, self-efficacy represents an important individual trait, which moderates organizational influences (such as encouragement and support) on an individual's decision to use computers. Understanding self-efficacy, then, is important to the successful implementation of systems in organizations. The existence of a reliable and valid measure of self-efficacy makes assessment possible and should have implications for organizational support, training, and implementation.},
author = {Compeau, Deborah R. and Higgins, Christopher A.},
doi = {10.2307/249688},
issn = {0276-7783},
journal = {MIS Quarterly},
number = {2},
pages = {189-211},
shorttitle = {Computer {{Self}}-{{Efficacy}}},
title = {Computer {{Self}}-{{Efficacy}}: {{Development}} of a {{Measure}} and {{Initial Test}}},
volume = {19},
year = {1995}
}