Development of the Web Users Self-Efficacy scale (WUSE)

Eachus, P ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2460-4824 and Cassidy, SF ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6156-8941 2004, Development of the Web Users Self-Efficacy scale (WUSE) , in: Education in a Changing Environment, 13th-14th September 2004, University of Salford, UK. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

The aim of this research was to develop a scale that could evaluate an individual’s confidence in using the Internet. Web-based resources are becoming increasingly important within higher education and it is therefore vital that students and staff feel confident and competent in the access, provision, and utilisation of these resources. The scale developed here represents an extension of previous research (Cassidy and Eachus, 2002) which developed a measure of self-efficacy in the context of computer use. An iterative approach was used in the development of the WUSE and the participants were recruited via a web site set up for this purpose. Initial findings suggest that the scale has acceptable standards of reliability and validity though work is continuing to improve the psychometric properties of the scale.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Additional Information:	ISBN: 9780902896802
Themes:	Subjects / Themes > Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources > ZA4050 Electronic information resources Subjects / Themes > L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education Subjects outside of the University Themes
Schools:	Schools > School of Health and Society > Centre for Applied Research in Health, Welfare and Policy
Refereed:	Yes
Funders:	Teaching and Learning Quality Improvement Scheme
Depositing User:	Institutional Repository
Date Deposited:	01 Jun 2009 15:17
Last Modified:	15 Feb 2022 17:41
URI:	https://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/2005

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