An examination of gender differences among college students in their usage perceptions of the internet

Authors:
Tao Hu;Xihui Zhang;Hua Dai;Ping Zhang
Affiliations:
King College, Bristol, USA 37620;University of North Alabama, Florence, USA 35632;University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, USA 54601;Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, USA 37132
Venue:
Education and Information Technologies
Year:
2012

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Abstract

In today's higher education, the Internet is indispensable in creating, storing, and disseminating information and knowledge. This study examines gender differences among college students in their usage perceptions of the Internet. A multiple-variable logistic model was proposed and tested using data gathered from 805 college students. The results of the study suggest gender differences in usage perceptions of the Internet can be detected among college students. Specifically, the differences are reflected in that male college students have a higher level of perceptions of Internet self-efficacy, experience, and information overload than females. Implications for research in information systems and practice in higher education are discussed.