Predictors of learning performance in a computer‐user training environment: A path‐analytic study

Challenging stereotypes and changing attitudes

“…Studies show that positive attitudes play a critical role in learning outcomes and successful progress in end-user training [12]. For example, Szajna and Mackay concluded that attitudes toward computing and achievement were related to adults' performance with basic Information Technology skills [30]. Another study showed that providing more training to database users led to more positive attitudes, which led to better understanding of the material [28].…”

“…The goal of end-user training is to produce a motivated user who has the skills needed to perform a job-related task [30]. Studies show that positive attitudes play a critical role in learning outcomes and successful progress in end-user training [12].…”

The Influence of Trainee Gaming Experience and Computer Self-Efficacy on Learner Outcomes of Videogame-Based Learning Environments

“…Such findings indicate that previous experiences with tasks and technology similar to the given computer-based training environment are most predictive of attitudes and performance in such learning environments. As such, a growing number of researchers have begun to adopt a multidimensional view of computer-related experience, arguing that reducing experience to a unidimensional construct has resulted in an oversimplication of the construct (Smith et al, 1999;Szajna & MacKay, 1995). This line of research advocates that measurements of computer experience assess diversity of computer experience, in terms of familiarity or frequency of use of various computer technology applications (e.g., Anderson & Reed, 1998;Busch, 1995;Chu, 2003;Chua, Chen, & Wong, 1999;Hasan, 2003;Polman & Fishman, 1995).…”

The roles of 'subjective computer training' and management support in the use of computers in community health centres

“…11 At the start of computer training, users might well be anxious, and computing skills gained from the training course can help them to overcome this by enabling them to work or study harder and practise more. 14 Computer training is also a quick and inexpensive way to decrease computer anxiety. 15 Moreover, Igbaria pointed out that the computer anxiety of the user was significantly affected by their computer training; those with more training had less anxiety.…”