Journal article
The mediating effects of intrinsic motivation, ease of use and usefulness perceptions on performance in first-time and subsequent computer users
Interacting with computers, v 13(5), pp 549-580
2001
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Abstract
This study examines how certain software interfaces and prior exposure to other interfaces lead to effective learning. In particular, it studies the roles of the interaction style and the learner's prior exposure to other interaction styles
mediated by the engagement of the learning environment, users' perceptions of the usefulness of the software, and users' perceptions of their ability to use the software successfully. In the experimental paradigm, two groups that learned a menu-driven or command-driven word processors
after prior exposureto the assimilative context of a direct manipulation interaction style were compared to groups that learned those
same interaction styles
with no prior exposure to the assimilative context of the direct manipulation style software. The results confirm the importance of directness in the interaction style and of a prior assimilative context for learning. However, they also indicate that engagement has a strong effect on performance via its effect on perceived ease of use (PEU). This suggests that software designers should not only give special attention to creating software that promotes interface
directness, but that also promotes
engagement. Our results also suggest that it may be difficult to create engaging learning environments for learners who do not possess a relevant assimilative context to support software learning.
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Details
- Title
- The mediating effects of intrinsic motivation, ease of use and usefulness perceptions on performance in first-time and subsequent computer users
- Creators
- Sid Davis - Department of Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis, College of Information Science and Technology, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE 68182, USASusan Wiedenbeck - Drexel UniversityStephanie Christine Davis - Drexel University Libraries
- Publication Details
- Interacting with computers, v 13(5), pp 549-580
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- DUL Administrative Services; [Retired Faculty]
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000169462500003
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-0035335688
- Other Identifier
- 991019167585804721
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- Collaboration types
- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Computer Science, Cybernetics
- Ergonomics