Self-efficacy theory

== Self-efficacy theory ==
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== Acronym ==
SET
== Alternate name(s)==
Computer self-efficacy (CSE)
== Main dependent construct(s)/factor(s)==
Outcome expectations, Computer performance, Performance
== Main independent construct(s)/factor(s) ==
Computer anxiety, personal innovativeness in IT, trait anxiety, task characteristics, prior performance, perceived effort
== Concise description of theory ==
Self efficacy is people’s perception of their ability to plan and take action to reach a particular goal. 
Computer self-efficacy (CSE) refers to individuals' judgment of their capabilities to use computers in diverse situations (Compeau and Higgins 1995; Marakas et al. 1998)
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self_efficacy
== Diagram/schematic of theory ==
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Source: The Multilevel and Multifaceted Character of Computer Self-Efficacy: Toward Clarification of the Construct and an Integrative Framework for Research. By: Marakas, George M.; Yi, Mun Y.; Johnson, Richard D.. Information Systems Research, Jun98, Vol. 9 Issue 2, p126-163
== Originating author(s) ==
Bandura (1977) 
In IS: Compeau and Higgins (1995)
== Seminal articles ==
Bandura, A. 1977. Self-efficacy: Toward a unifying theory of behavioral change. 
Bandura, A. 1978. Reflections on self-efficacy. Advances in Behavioral Research and Therapy, 1: 237-269. 
Bandura, A. 1982. Self-efficacy mechanism in human agency American Psychologist: 122-147. 
Bandura, A. 1986. Social foundations of thought and action Prentice-Hall. Englewood Cliffs. 
Bandura, A. 1997. Self-efficacy: The exercise of control W. H. Freeman, New York. 
Compeau, D. R., & Higgins, C. A. 1995. Application of social cognitive theory to training for computer skills. Information Systems Research, 6(2): 118-143. 
Compeau, D. R., & Higgins, C. A. 1995. Computer self-efficacy: Development of a measure and initial test. MIS Quarterly, 19(2): 189-211. 
== Originating area ==
Cognitive psychology
== Level of analysis ==
Individual
== IS articles that use the theory ==
Ahuja, Manju K., & Thatcher, Jason B. Sep2005. Moving beyond intentions and toward the theory of trying: effects of work environment and gender on post-adoption information technology use. MIS Quarterly, 29(3): 427-459. 
Bloom, Hautaluoma,. 1990. Anxiety management training as a strategy for enhancing computer use performance. Computers in human behavior, 6: 337. 
Bolt, Melesa A., Killough, Larry N., & Koh, Wan C. 2001. Testing the interaction effects of task complexity in computer training using the social cognitive model. Decision Sciences, 32(1): 1-20. 
Brown, Susan A., & Venkatesh, Viswanath. 2005. Model of adoption of technology in households: a baseline model test and extension incorporating household life cycle. MIS Quarterly, 29(3): 399-426. 
Burkhardt, M. E., & Brass, D. J. 1990. Changing patterns or patterns of change: The effects of a change in technology on social network structure and power. Administrative Science Quarterly, 35: 104-127. 
Busch, . 1995. Gender differences in self-efficacy and attitudes toward computers. Journal Educational Computing Res., 12(2): 147. 
Carlson, Grabowski,. 1992. The effects of computer self-efficacy on direction-following behaviour in computer assisted instruction. Journal of computer-based instruction, 19: 6. 
Compeau, D., Higgins, C. A., & and Huff, S. 1999. Social cognitive theory and individual reactions to computing technology: A longitudinal study. MIS Quarterly, 23(2): 145-158. 
Davis, Fred D. 1989. Perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and user acceptance of information technology. MIS Quarterly, 13(3): 318-340. 
Delcourt, M-B, Kinzie. 1993. Computer technologies in teacher education: The measurement of attitudes and self-efficacy. J. Res. and Development in Education, 27(1): 35. 
Ertmer, P. A., Evenbeck , E., Cennamo, K. S., & Lehman, J. D. 1994. Enhancing self-efficacy for computer technologies through the use of positive classroom experiences; Educational Technology Res. and Development, 42(3): 45-62. 
Gallivan, Michael J., Spitler, Valerie K., & Koufaris, Marios. 2005. Does information technology training really matter? A social information processing analysis of coworkers' influence on IT usage in the workplace. Journal of Management Information Systems, 22(1): 153-192. 
Gist, Marilyn E., Schwoerer, Catherine, & Rosen, Benson. 1989. Effects of alternative training methods on self-efficacy and performance in computer software training. Journal of Applied Psychology, 74(6): 884-891. 
Glass, Knight,. 1988. Cognitive factors in computer anxiety. Cognitive therapy and research, 12: 351. 
Harris, R. W. 1999. Attitudes toward end-user computing: A structural equation model. Behavior and Information Technology, 18(2): 109-125. 
Harrison, A. W., & Rainer, R. K. 1992. An examination of the factor structures and concurrent validities for the computer attitude scale, the computer anxiety rating scale, and the computer-self-efficacy scale. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 52(3): 735-745. 
Hasan, Bassam, & Ali, Jafar M. H. 2004. An empirical examination of a model of computer learning performance. Journal of Computer Information Systems, 44(4): 27-33. 
Henry, . 1995. Computer self-efficacy and outcome expectancy: The effects on the end-user's job satisfaction. Computer personnel: 15. 
Hill, T., Smith, N. D., & Mann, M. F. 1987. Role of efficacy expectations in predicting the decision to use advanced technologies: The case of computers. Journal of Applied Psychology, 72(2): 307-313. 
Hsu, Meng H., Ghiu, Ghao M., & Ju, Teresa L. 2004. Determinants of continued use of the WWW: An integration of two theoretical models. Industrial Management & Data Systems, 104(9): 766-775. 
Hunton, J. E., & Beeler, J. D. 1997. Effects of user participation in systems development: A longitudinal field experiment. MIS Quarterly, 21(4): 359-388. 
Igbaria, M., & Iivari, J. 1995. The effects of self-efficacy on computer usage. Omega, 23(6): 587-605. 
Jorde-Bloom, P. 1988. Self-efficacy expectations as a predictor of computer use: A look at early childhood administrators. Computers in the Schools, 5: 45-63. 
Jungwoo Lee. 2004. Discriminant analysis of technology adoption behavior: A case of internet technologies in small businesses. Journal of Computer Information Systems, 44(4): 57-66. 
Kinzie, M. B., Delcourt, M. A. B., & Powers, S. M. 1994. Computer technologies: Attitudes and self-efficacy across undergraduate disciplines. Research on Higher Education, 35(6): 745-768. 
Kuo, Feng-Yang, Chu, Tsai-Hsin, Hsu, Meng-Hsiang, & Hsieh, Hong-Ssu. 2004. An investigation of effort—accuracy trade-off and the impact of self-efficiency on web searching behaviors. Decision Support Systems, 37(3): 331-342. 
Marakas, George M., Yi, Mun Y., & Johnson, Richard D. 1998. The multilevel and multifaceted character of computer self-efficacy: Toward clarification of the construct and an integrative framework for research. Information Systems Research, 9(2): 126-163. 
Martocchio, J. J., & Dulebohn, J. 1994. Performance feedback effects in training: The role of perceived controllability. Personnel Psychology, 47(2): 357-373. 
Martocchio, JJ. 1994. Effects of conception of ability on anxiety, self-efficacy, and learning in training. Journal of applied psychology, 79: 819. 
Martocchio, Joseph J. 1992. Microcomputer usage as an opportunity: The influence of context in employee training. Personnel Psychology, 45(3): 529-552. 
Martocchio, Joseph J., & Webster, Jane. 1992. Effects of feedback and cognitive playfulness on performance in microcomputer software training. Personnel Psychology, 45(3): 553-578. 
Martocchio. J. J., & Webster, J. 1992. The effects of feedback and microcomputer playfulness on performance in microcomputer software training. Personnel Psychology, 45(3): 553-578. 
Meier, . 1985. Computer aversion. Computers in human behavior, 1(1): 171. 
Meng-Hsiang Hsu, & Chao-Min Chiu. 2004. Internet self-efficacy and electronic service acceptance. Decision Support Systems, 38(3): 369-381. 
Meng-Hsiang Hsu, & Chao-Min Chiu. 2004. Predicting electronic service continuance with a decomposed theory of planned behaviour. Behaviour & Information Technology, 23(5): 359-373. 
Murphy, C., Coover, D., & Owen, S. 1989. Development and validation of the computer self-efficacy scale. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 49: 893-899. 
Oliver, TA S. 1993. Self-efficacy and computers. Journal of Computer-Based Interactions, 20(1): 81. 
Potosky, Denise. May 2002. A field study of computer efficacy beliefs as an outcome of training: The role of computer playfulness, computer knowledge, and performance during training. Computers in Human Behavior, 18(3): 241-255. 
Taylor, S., & Todd, P. A. 1995. Understanding information technology usage: A test of competing models. Information Systems Research, 6(2): 144-176. 
Thatcher, Jason B., & Perrewe, Pamela L. Dec2002. An empirical examination of individual traits as antecedents to computer anxiety and computer self-efficacy. MIS Quarterly, 26(4): 381-386. 
Thong, James Y. L., Weiyin Hong, & Kar Yan Tam. 2004. What leads to user acceptance of digital libraries? Communications of the ACM, 47(11): 79-83. 
Venkatesh, V., & Davis, F. D. 1996. A model of the antecedents of perceived ease of use: Development and test. Decision Sciences, 27(3): 451-482. 
Webster, J., & Martocchio, J. J. 1995. The differential effects of software training previews on training outcomes. Journal of Management, 21(4): 757-787. 
Webster, J., & Martocchio, J. J. 1992. [http://inn.colorado.edu/Details/Paper/170 Microcomputer playfulness: The development of a measure with workplace implications. MIS Quarterly, 16(2): 201-226. 
Webster, Jane, & Martocchio, Joseph J. 1993. Turning work into play: Implications for microcomputer software training. Journal of Management, 19(1): 127-146. 
Weiyin Hong, Thong, James Y. L., Wai-Man Wong, & Kar-Yan Tam. Winter 2001/2002. Determinants of user acceptance of digital libraries: An empirical examination of individual differences and system characteristics. Journal of Management Information Systems, 18(3): 97-124.
== Links from this theory to other theories ==
Social cognitive theory, Illusion of control, Social learning theory
== External links ==
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self_efficacy, Wikipedia entry on Self-efficacy theory
== Original Contributor(s) ==
Hamid Akbari
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