Measuring the Computer-Related Self-Concept

Autor/inn/en	Langheinrich, Jessica; Schönfelder, Mona; Bogner, Franz X.
Titel	Measuring the Computer-Related Self-Concept
Quelle	In: Journal of Educational Computing Research, 54 (2016) 3, S.352-370 (19 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0735-6331
DOI	10.1177/0735633115621066
Schlagwörter	Self Concept; Computer Literacy; Grade 8; Grade 11; College Freshmen; Test Construction; Test Validity; Test Reliability; Age Differences; Stereotypes; Gender Differences; Foreign Countries; Questionnaires; Statistical Analysis; Factor Analysis; Correlation; Germany + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Selbstkonzept; Computerkenntnisse; School year 08; 8. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 08; School year 11; 11. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 11; Studienanfänger; Testaufbau; Testvalidität; Testreliabilität; Age; Difference; Age difference; Altersunterschied; Klischee; Geschlechterkonflikt; Ausland; Fragebogen; Statistische Analyse; Faktorenanalyse; Korrelation; Deutschland
Abstract	A positive self-concept supposedly affects a student's well-being as well as his or her perception of individual competence at school. As computer-based learning is becoming increasingly important in school, a positive computer-related self-concept (CSC) might help to enhance cognitive achievement. Consequently, we focused on establishing a short, valid, and reliable instrument to measure the CSC by administering to German subsamples (N[subscript total] = 488) of three different age-groups: 8th (N = 159), 11th graders (N = 214), and university freshmen (N = 115). We succeeded in developing a one-factor-instrument with good overall reliability ([a subscript total = 0.84) and adequate criterion validity. The scale implementation revealed a high self-concept among younger respondents. Furthermore, we observed a stereotypical difference between the CSC scores for 8th and 11th graders. Finally, we discuss pedagogical and educational considerations of the scale's implementation in school. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01