Gender Differences in Attitudes toward Computers and Performance in the Accounting Information Systems Class
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| Title: | Gender Differences in Attitudes toward Computers and Performance in the Accounting Information Systems Class |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lenard, Mary Jane, Wessels, Susan, Khanlarian, Cindi |
| Source: | American Journal of Business Education. Feb 2010 3(2):23-30. |
| Availability: | Clute Institute. 6901 South Pierce Street Suite 239, Littleton, CO 80128. Tel: 303-904-4750; Fax: 303-978-0413; e-mail: Staff@CluteInstitute.com; Web site: http://www.cluteinstitute.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2010 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Computer Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Models, Academic Achievement, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Literacy, Correlation, Gender Differences, Grades (Scholastic), Self Esteem, Self Evaluation (Individuals), College Students, Statistical Analysis, Predictor Variables, Regression (Statistics), Comparative Analysis, Questionnaires, Student Surveys |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Computer Attitude Scale |
| ISSN: | 1942-2504 |
| Abstract: | Using a model developed by Young (2000), this paper explores the relationship between performance in the Accounting Information Systems course, self-assessed computer skills, and attitudes toward computers. Results show that after taking the AIS course, students experience a change in perception about their use of computers. Females' self-evaluation of their computer skills improved significantly after the course, while males' self-evaluation showed no change. Females also received significantly higher grades compared to males. There was a significant relationship between confidence and self-assessed computer skills. This study shows that the AIS course is successful in developing students' confidence in using computers. Training that results in accurate self-assessment of skills may influence the choice of careers and one's future success in those careers. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 13 |
| Entry Date: | 2015 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1060304 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Using a model developed by Young (2000), this paper explores the relationship between performance in the Accounting Information Systems course, self-assessed computer skills, and attitudes toward computers. Results show that after taking the AIS course, students experience a change in perception about their use of computers. Females' self-evaluation of their computer skills improved significantly after the course, while males' self-evaluation showed no change. Females also received significantly higher grades compared to males. There was a significant relationship between confidence and self-assessed computer skills. This study shows that the AIS course is successful in developing students' confidence in using computers. Training that results in accurate self-assessment of skills may influence the choice of careers and one's future success in those careers. |
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| ISSN: | 1942-2504 |
