AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE RELATIONHISP BETWEEN GENDER PERCEPTION OF COMPUTING, COMPUTER SELF-EFFICACY, AND COMPUTER ANXIETY: A COMPARISON STUDY BETWEEN CHINESE FEMALES AND AMERICAN FEMALES

It is believed that the perception that computing is a male domain has discouraged American women to participate in computing fields. Like the U.S., computing is also dominated by men in China. However, unlike the U.S., information technology is ranked the highest compared with other industries in term of career choices for Chinese female university graduates. This study investigates how computer anxiety and computer self-efficacy influence gender perception toward computing of Chinese female in comparison to American female. One of the findings indicated computer anxiety directly impacts gender perception toward computing of females in both cultures.Gender Perception, IT, Computer Self-efficacy, Computer Anxiety, China

Attitudes toward Computer, Computer Anxiety and Gender as determinants of Pre-service Science, Technology and Mathematics Teachers’ Computer Self-efficacy

The study investigated attitudes towards computer and computer anxiety as determinants of computer self-efficacy among 2100 pre-service science, technology and mathematics (STM) teachers from the University of Lagos of Nigeria using the quantitative research method within the blueprint of the descriptive survey design. Data collected were analysed using the descriptive statistics of percentages, mean, and standard deviation and inferential statistics of independent samples t-test, Pearson product moment correlation coefficient and multiple regression analysis. Finding revealed significant correlations between computer attitudes, computer anxiety and computer self-efficacy. Gender differences in attitude toward computer, computer self-efficacy and computer anxiety among pre-service STM teachers were significant. Affective component, perceived control component, and perceived usefulness component, behavioural intention component, gender, and computer anxiety made statistically significant contributions to the variance in pre-service STM teachers’ computer self-efficacy. The study recommended among others that academic institutions should pay more attention to this computer anxiety and adopt proper ways of reducing the computer anxiety, so that positive e-learning experiences can be created for pre-service STM teachers

Computer Anxiety Dalam Konteks Pendidikan Akuntansi

The development of information technology in the era of modernization and globalization impact on the world of accounting, which is now integrated with the computer. Accounting student is required to use and operate computers and accounting software given the importance of mastering computer technology and telecommunications in the business world. The problem arises when there are still students who react negatively ranging from passive response to the rejection of the use of computers. This study tried to delve deeply into the influence of personality type, gender, and GPA to anxiety computing (computer anxiety) in the context of accounting education.Research using instruments Computer Anxiety Rating Scale (CARS) to measure anxiety variable computing and instruments Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to measure variables personality type.Samplingusing 180 students in Faculty of Economics and Business Udayana University majoring in accounting. The data collected using the method of survey with questionnaire technique.Regression analysis is used as the data analysis technique with SPSS.The result that responden with extrovert type, high-relative GPA, tend to have a lower level of computer anxiety. However, the difference of gender does not have any variant in computer anxiety level

A Survey of Computer Anxiety Among Secondary English Teachers in St. Johns County

As a result, in part, of computer anxiety, many educators are not utilizing available computer technology, even though its innovations extend to the classroom. Forty-four secondary English teachers from st. Johns County, Florida were given the Computer Attitude Rating Survey (CARS) along with a follow-up questionnaire, to identify anxiety levels and possible correlations with gender, education level, computer experience, and in-service training for this sample. Results indicate that men have less computer anxiety than women, that computer experience and in-service training decrease anxiety, and that Masters degree students have lower anxiety scores than do Baccalaureate degree students. These findings mirror earlier results, and provide directional data for decreasing the computer anxiety of future educators

Does Training Reduce Computer Anxiety?

This study uses a modified version of the Computer Anxiety Rating Scale (CARS) (Heinnsen, Glass, & Knight, 1987) to longitudinally analyze levels of student anxiety over time. We predict that computer anxiety will behave as a transitory state (Spielberger, 1970) that will respond favorably to interventions. Specifically, we predict that levels of computer anxiety will decrease after students in an introductory computer applications course complete assignments and receive training using personal productivity software tools. Further, we also plan to analyze gender differences in levels of computer anxiety. We propose that women will experience higher levels of computer anxiety than men both before and after training. We have already collected data and plan to statistically test our hypotheses and draw conclusions based on the results obtained

Computer anxiety in an introductory computer course by Keirsey temperament styles, age, gender, and computer experience

The purpose of the current study was to determine whether or not a significant relationship existed between students\u27 temperament styles and their degree of computer anxiety. This study sought to determine whether or not temperament style, age, gender, or computer experience significantly affected computer anxiety as measured by Getting\u27s (1983) Computer Anxiety Scale (COMPAS). Three research instruments were administered during this study a demographic survey, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and the Computer Anxiety Scale (COMPAS). The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) was used to ascertain the student\u27s MBTI preference and temperament styles were derived from these preferences. The Computer Anxiety Scale (COMPAS) was used to ascertain the student\u27s general computer anxiety level. Ninety-four (54.97%) of the respondents were female and 77 (45.03%) were male. Eleven (6.43%) of the respondents were 18 or younger, 116 (67.83%) 19 to 21, 33 (19.29%) 22 to 26, 9 (5.26%) 27 to 35, and 2 (1.19%) were 36 or older. Of the respondents, 153 (89.47%) had access to a computer at home, while 18 (10.53%) did not have the same computer access. Six (3.51%) of the respondents had less than one year of computer experience, 24 (14.04%) had one to two years, 53 (30.99%) had three to five years, and 88 (5. 46%) had more than five years. Fifty-four (31.58%) of the respondents were Guardians, 22 (12.87%) Rationals, 41 (23.98%) Artisans, and 54 (31.57%) Idealists The average raw score as measured by the Computer Anxiety Scale (COMPAS) was 102 (M = 101.96, SD = 29 59). The study found that no significant difference existed among age or temperament style and degrees of computer anxiety. The study did find a significant difference between computer experience and degrees of computer anxiety (F = 16.922, p \u3c 001) The study also found a significant difference between gender and degrees of computer anxiety (F = 4.376, p = 038)

Exploration of Level of Computer Anxiety among Veterinary Students

Purpose: The study was executed to have an insight to the computer anxiety of veterinary science students pursuing bachelor and masters’ degree programmes, respectively, at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Punjab (India). Design/ Methodology: A pretested and validated Computer Anxiety Rating Scale (CARS) was applied to examine the computer anxiety level of veterinary students. Stratified random sampling method was used to choose sample for study. The data analysis was performed using percentage, frequencies and via Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings: Results revealed that irrespective of the gender, possession of personal computer and internet connection, veterinary students were well versed with computer as majority were having low level of computer anxiety. Further computer anxiety was negatively correlated with student’s grade point, experience in using computer and time spent on computer and internet. Originality/ Value: This is the first known attempt to examine the computer anxiety level of veterinary students. The results of study strengthen the pivotal role of computer in veterinary education and experience as well as in academic excellence

An Investigation Into The Relationship Between Gender Perception Of Computing, Computer Self-efficacy, And Computer Anxiety: A Comparison Study Between Chinese Females And American Females

It is believed that the perception that computing is a male domain has discouraged American women to participate in computing fields. Like the U.S., computing is also dominated by men in China. However, unlike the U.S., information technology is ranked the highest compared with other industries in term of career choices for Chinese female university graduates. This study investigates how computer anxiety and computer self-efficacy influence gender perception toward computing of Chinese female in comparison to American female. One of the findings indicated computer anxiety directly impacts gender perception toward computing of females in both cultures

Effects of gender and test anxiety on student achievement in mobile based assessment

AbstractThe aim of this research is to determine the impact of students’ gender and test anxiety on their achievement in mobile based assessment. The research was conducted in the Computer Hardware and Microprocessors course, which supports technology enhanced learning. The two-factor within-subject design was used. Eight female and twelve male students undertook a mobile based test about computer hardware. The mobile based test was developed using MSSQL database, WML and PHP. The findings of the study revealed that there were no significant differences between the achievement level of the students regarding to gender and level of test anxiety. However, male students and the students who have a low level of test anxiety were more successful in the mobile based test

Predicting Software Self Efficacy among Business Students: A Preliminary Assessment

An empirical study was conducted to investigate demographic predictors of software self-efficacy among undergraduate business students. The relationship between academic major, gender, ACT scores, computer-related experience, family income, and computer anxiety level with software self-efficacy was investigated. The results indicate significant differences in software self-efficacy among students with different majors, amounts of computer-related experience, family income levels, and computer anxiety levels. Although significant differences between students from families with different income levels were found, however no clear patterns were discernable