Computer-Related Control Beliefs and Motivation: A Panel Study

Sølvberg, Astrid M.

doi:10.1080/15391523.2003.10782397

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Computer-Related Control Beliefs and Motivation: A Panel Study

Sølvberg, Astrid M.·2003·Journal of Research on Technology in Education

DOI 10.1080/15391523.2003.10782397

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Computer-related control beliefs and motivation were measured in a sample of 103 lower secondary school students at a school that had just launched a computer enhancement programme for both its staff and students. Control beliefs were conceptualized as a composite of contingency and competence beliefs. Motivation was defined as interest / liking of computer usage. Survey responses were collected three times at six-month intervals. The results demonstrate that there was a steady increase in the students’ control beliefs, whereas their motivation to use computers was reasonably high and resistant to change. Findings from the study suggest that sound pedagogical practices and an environment where new technology is fully implemented across the curriculum can promote gender inclusion so that male and female students report equal levels of computer-related control beliefs and motivation.

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Authors: Sølvberg, A. M.
Affiliations: Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NO)
Corresponding author: Sølvberg, Astrid M.
Venue: Journal of Research on Technology in Education
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Published: 2003-06
Volume: 35
Issue: 4
Pages: 473-487
ISSN: 1539-1523 (ISSN-L)
1945-0818
DOI: 10.1080/15391523.2003.10782397
OpenAlex: W2043475860
Cited by: 22
References: 52
Citations by year: 2025: 1 · 2023: 3 · 2021: 1 · 2020: 1 · 2019: 1 · 2018: 3 · 2015: 3 · 2013: 1 · 2012: 1
FWCI: 4.48
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Locations: Journal of Research on Technology in Education (publishedVersion)
Funders: Norges Teknisk-Naturvitenskapelige Universitet
Topics: Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender and Technology in Education
Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Education, Achievement, and Giftedness
Social Sciences › Education › Education and Technology Integration
Keywords: competence beliefs, junior high school students, gender differences, teaching practice

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