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Title:
An Investigation of Factors Related to Self-Efficacy for Java Programming among Engineering Students
Language:
English
Authors:
Askar, Petek, Davenport, David
Source:
Online Submission. 3 Jan 2009 8(1).
Peer Reviewed:
N
Page Count:
7
Publication Date:
2009
Document Type:
Fachzeitschrift Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research<br />Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level:
Higher Education
Descriptors:
Self Efficacy, Correlation, Computer Literacy, Investigations, Performance Factors, Programming Languages, Questionnaires, Engineering Education, College Freshmen, Foreign Countries, Predictor Variables, Computer Science Education
Geographic Terms:
Turkey (Ankara)
ISSN:
1303-6521
Number of References:
13
Entry Date:
2009
Accession Number:
ED503900
Database:
ERIC

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The purpose of this study was to examine the factors related to self-efficacy for Java programming among first year engineering students. An instrument assessing Java programming self-efficacy was developed from the computer programming self-efficacy scale of Ramalingam & Wiedenbeck. The instrument was administered at the beginning of the course via Internet with a questionnaire concerning gender, department, computer skills, computer experience, frequency of computer use and family background. Results indicated that self-efficacy of males were stronger than females, 11.8% of the variance in self-efficacy was explained by computer experience, the correlation coefficient calculated with the regression factor score of computer skills and self-efficacy scores was statistically significant. In addition siblings use of computers was significant and the mother's role was critical. The Java Programming Self-Efficacy Scale is appended. (Contains 2 figures and 3 tables.)

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