The Multilevel and Multifaceted Character of Computer Self-Efficacy: Toward Clarification of the Construct and an Integrative Framework for Research

• DOI: 10.1287/isre.9.2.126
• Publication Date: 2008-10-31T22:27:50Z
• Authors: George M. Marakas; Mun Y. Yi; Richard D. Johnson
• Keywords: Foundation (evidence); Empirical Research

Despite the recent empirical interest and advances in research with regard to construct of computer self-efficacy (CSE), results obtained date have, some cases, been either equivocal or contradictory. We suggest that such may be attributable a general lack attention dynamic, multileveled, multifaceted nature construct. offer examples from extant CSE literature suggesting weaknesses existing measures as well issues associated manipulations need for control antecedent consequent factors directly CSE. The objectives this paper are: (1) provide thorough review related CSE; (2) present an integrated model findings, constructed wide variety disciplines, comprehensively defines task-specific terms its antecedent, consequent, moderating factors; (3) conceptual at versus level; (4) use two models proffer guidelines both measurement manipulation Through our literature, we several thoughts regarding date. combined serve basis establishing foundation upon which future investigating can based.