Gender Differences In Attitudes Toward Computers And Performance In The Accounting Information Systems Class

Abstract

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0.5in 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Using a model developed by Young (2000), this paper explores the relationship between performance in the Accounting Information Systems course, self-assessed computer skills, and attitudes toward computers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Results show that after taking the AIS course, students experience a change in perception about their use of computers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Females’ self-evaluation of their computer skills improved significantly after the course, while males’ self-evaluation showed no change.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Females also received significantly higher grades compared to males.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>There was a significant relationship between confidence and self-assessed computer skills.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>This study shows that the AIS course is successful in developing students’ confidence in using computers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Training that results in accurate self-assessment of skills may influence the choice of careers and one’s future success in those careers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">   </span></span></span></p>

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