Titre du document / Document title

The effects of self-efficacy on computer usage

Auteur(s) / Author(s)

IGBARIA M. ⁽¹⁾ ; IIVARI J. ;

Affiliation(s) du ou des auteurs / Author(s) Affiliation(s)

⁽¹⁾ Claremont graduate school, programs information serv., Claremont CA 91711-6190, ETATS-UNIS

Résumé / Abstract

This paper examines the effect of self-eflicacy, belief in one's capabilities of using a computer in the accomplishment of specific tasks, on computer usage. It introduces an extended technology acceptance model (TAM) that explicitly incorporates self-efficacy and its determinants (experience and organizational support) as factors affecting computer anxiety, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and the use of computer technology. A survey of 450 microcomputer users in Finland found strong support for the conceptual model. In accordance with TAM, perceived usefulness had a strong direct effect on usage, while perceived ease of use had indirect effect on usage through perceived usefulness. Self-efficacy had both direct and indirect effects on usage, demonstrating its importance in the decision to use computer technology. It also had a strong direct effect on perceived ease of use, but only an indirect effect on perceived usefulness through perceived ease of use. Computer experience was found to have a strong positive direct effect on self-efficacy, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness and usage. Organizational support and computer anxiety had only indirect effects on usage, mainly through perceived usefulness. Implications of these findings are discussed for researchers and practitioners.

Revue / Journal Title

Omega   ISSN 0305-0483   CODEN OMEGA6 

Source / Source

1995, vol. 23, n^o6, pp. 587-605 (104 ref.)

Langue / Language

Anglais

Editeur / Publisher

Elsevier, Exeter, ROYAUME-UNI  (1973) (Revue)

Mots-clés anglais / English Keywords

Computer applications ; Finland ; Self efficacy ; Use ; Microcomputers ; Acceptance ; Cultural environment ;

Mots-clés français / French Keywords

Application informatique ; Finlande ; Efficacité personnelle ; Utilisation ; Microordinateur ; Acceptation ; Milieu culturel ; Globalization ; Cultural differences ;

Mots-clés espagnols / Spanish Keywords

Eficacia personal ; Utilización ; Aceptación ; Medio cultural ;

Localisation / Location

INIST-CNRS, Cote INIST : 16060, 35400005536181.0010