Predictors of Attitude of College Students Towards use of Computers

Abstract

The study focused on exploring predictors of attitude of college students towards use of computers. t he data were collected from 300 government and private degree college students of s angrur district of p unjab. t he results of correlation analysis revealed negative and significant relationship of attitude of college students towards use of computers with computer related anxiety. t he results revealed significant and positive relationship of attitude of college students towards use of computers with computer related self-efficacy. Further, negative and significant relationship between computer related anxiety and computer related self-efficacy among college students was reported. Computer related anxiety emerged as the most significant predictor of attitude of college students towards use of computers. t hese results of the study have implications for counsellors, teachers and parents.

  • Page Number : 29-39

  • Published Date : 2015-03-30

  • Keywords
    use of computers, computer related anxiety, computer related self-efficacy, college students

  • DOI Number
    https://doi.org/10.15415/iie.2015.31003

  • Authors

    • Jagpreet KaurAssistant Professor, Department of Education and Community service, Arts Block No.-5, punjabi university, patiala, punjab - 147002, India
    • Khushgeet Kaurresearch Fellow, Department of Education and Community service, arts Block No.-5, punjabi university, patiala, punjab - 147002, India

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