Beliefs about the social roles and capabilities of computing technology: development of the computing technology continuum of perspective

Authors: Johnson, Richard¹; Marakas, George²; Palmer, Jonathan³

Source: Behaviour and Information Technology, Volume 27, Number 2, October 2006 , pp. 169-181(13)

Buy & download fulltext article:

Price: $56.94 plus tax (Refund Policy)

Abstract:

Using data from 1216 students and professionals, this research developed a new construct focusing on beliefs about the social role and capabilities of computing technology, the computing technology continuum of perspective (CP). Results indicated that individuals have different beliefs about the social role and capabilities of computing technology along four dimensions, including beliefs about: 1) intelligence; 2) socialness; 3) control; 4) control of rights. Results further indicated that an individual's CP was related to gender, experience with computers, as well as locus of control, self-esteem, neuroticism and general computer self-efficacy. Implications are drawn for future research investigating various beliefs about the social role and capabilities of computing technology.

Keywords: Continuum of perspective; Anthropomorphism; Human computer interaction; Core self-evaluations; Measures; Validity

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01449290600959104

Affiliations: 1: University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA 2: School of Business, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, USA 3: School of Business Administration, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, VA, USA

Publication date: 2006-10-01

More about this publication?