The development and validation of computer self-efficacy and outcome expectancy scales in a nonvolitional context

Publication Type  Journal Article
Year of Publication  1997
Authors  Henry,John W; Stone,Robert W
Journal Title  Behavior Research Methods, Instruments and Computers
Volume  29
Pagination  519-527
Abstract  

Computer self-efficacy and outcome expectancy scales were developed using 306 responses to a questionnaire distributed by a national mail survey to end users of computer systems in a variety of functional business areas in which computer use was nonvolitional. Confirmatory factor analysis using a structural equations approach was used to develop 3 scales. The scales were found to demonstrate satisfactory psychometric properties. The reliability coefficients for these scales were as follows: .85 for computer self-efficacy, .88 for work-related outcome expectancy; and .89 for personal outcome expectancy. The scales provide a strong foundation from which to refine the measurement of computer self-efficacy and outcome expectancy. From these refinements, empirical models that include self-efficacy and outcome expectancy as determinants of information technology acceptance at the individual level of analysis can be improved.

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