Individual Differences and Computer User-Training Behaviour: Examination of an Empirical Model

Authors

Peter Caputi, University of Wollongong
Jocelyn Harper, University of Wollongong
Rohan Jayasuriya, University of Wollongong
Joseph Melochec, University of Wollongong
Leonie Miller, University of Wollongong
Shae-Leigh Vella, University of Wollongong

Abstract

A model that incorporates both stable and dynamic individual differences to the nomological net of the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in the context of computer user training is proposed. A study using 348 completed surveys from University students engaged in computer training found that stable traits (Negative Affects, Trait Anxiety and Personal Innovativeness in IT (PIIT)) explained 35% of variance in Computer Anxiety (CA). Significant support to the model provides evidence that stable individual differences are antecedents to and predict both Computer Self Efficacy and CA. In addition, the model demonstrates the relationship of these determinants to the TAM.

Recommended Citation

Caputi, Peter; Harper, Jocelyn; Jayasuriya, Rohan; Melochec, Joseph; Miller, Leonie; and Vella, Shae-Leigh, "Individual Differences and Computer User-Training Behaviour: Examination of an Empirical Model" (2005). ACIS 2005 Proceedings. 46.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/acis2005/46