Development and validation of a computer attitude measure for young students (CAMYS)

Authors:
Timothy Teo;Jan Noyes
Affiliations:
Learning Sciences and Technology Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technology University, 1 Nanyang Walk, Singapore 637616, Singapore;Department of Psychology, University of Bristol, Senate House, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol BS8 1TH, United Kingdom
Venue:
Computers in Human Behavior
Year:
2008

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Abstract

An important aspect in successfully implementing instructional technology in educational settings is user acceptance, which is greatly influenced by users' attitudes towards computers. Today, computers have become an integral part of instruction at all levels of education and it is important for educators and policy makers to understand how various factors interact with the user's characteristics to influence the teaching and learning process involving the use of computers. Over the years, many scales have been developed to measure computer attitudes of secondary students and adults. Few have been develop to be used for students in the primary schools. The aim of this study is to develop and validate a computer attitude measure for young students (CAMYS). The revised 12-item CAMYS was piloted with 256 students aged 10-12 with a mean of 11.9 years (SD=0.31). Several statistical analyses were performed to assess the reliability and validity of the measure. The measure, together with suggestions for administration and scoring are included.