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Self-Concept of Computer and Math Ability: Gender Implications across Time and within ICT Studies
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Sainz, Milagros; Eccles, Jacquelynne – Journal of Vocational Behavior, 2012
The scarcity of women in ICT-related studies has been systematically reported by the scientific community for many years. This paper has three goals: to analyze gender differences in self-concept of computer and math abilities along with math performance in two consecutive academic years; to study the ontogeny of gender differences in self-concept…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Mathematics Achievement, Computer Literacy, Information Technology
Gender Differences in Computer Attitudes and the Choice of Technology-Related Occupations in a Sample of Secondary Students in Spain
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Sainz, Milagros; Lopez-Saez, Mercedes – Computers & Education, 2010
The dearth of women in technology and ICT-related fields continues to be a topic of interest for both the scientific community and decision-makers. Research on attitudes towards computers proves that women display more negative computer attitudes than men and also make less intense use of technology and computers than their male counterparts. For…
Descriptors: Social Class, Females, Rural Areas, Foreign Countries
Gender Differences in Teacher Computer Acceptance
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Yuen, Allan H. K.; Ma, Will W. K. – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2002
Teachers' computer acceptance is an important factor to the successful use of computers in education. This article explores the gender differences in teacher computer acceptance. The Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was used as the framework to determine if such differences are present. Survey questionnaires were administered to 186 preservice…
Descriptors: Females, Computer Uses in Education, Intention, Questionnaires