A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of a Four-Factor Model of Attitudes Toward Computers
- 1 December 1989
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Research on Computing in Education
- Vol. 22 (2) , 199-213
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08886504.1989.10781915
Abstract
Based on previous research, a four-factor model of attitudes towards computers is proposed: (a) sex differences, (b) comfort, (c) liking, and (d) value. Employing 401 education undergraduates as subjects, a confirmatory factor analysis was carried out. The results suggested that the data produce a satisfactory fit to the model with a Goodness of Fit Index of 0.844 and a Root Mean Square Residual of 0.061. A large proportion of the variance (82%) in the data was explained by the four-factor model. The implications of these findings for further research into computer attitudes are discussed.Keywords
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