Beliefs about the social roles and capabilities of computing technology: development of the computing technology continuum of perspective

Authors:
Richard D. Johnson;George M. Marakas;Jonathan W. Palmer
Affiliations:
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA;School of Business, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA;School of Business Administration, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA, USA
Venue:
Behaviour & Information Technology
Year:
2008

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Abstract

Using data from 1216 students and professionals, this research developed a new construct focusing on beliefs about the social role and capabilities of computing technology, the computing technology continuum of perspective (CP). Results indicated that individuals have different beliefs about the social role and capabilities of computing technology along four dimensions, including beliefs about: 1) intelligence; 2) socialness; 3) control; 4) control of rights. Results further indicated that an individual's CP was related to gender, experience with computers, as well as locus of control, self-esteem, neuroticism and general computer self-efficacy. Implications are drawn for future research investigating various beliefs about the social role and capabilities of computing technology.