Correlation Analysis of the Relationship between Demographic Variables, Computer Self-Efficacy, and Information-Seeking Behavior of Nigerian University Students

Tunde Toyese Oyedokun; Medinant Dolapo Laaro; Zainab Olanihun Ambali; Olabisi Adesina

Makale detayları

Correlation Analysis of the Relationship between Demographic Variables, Computer Self-Efficacy, and Information-Seeking Behavior of Nigerian University Students

Yazarlar:

Tunde Toyese Oyedokun | Medinant Dolapo Laaro | Zainab Olanihun Ambali | Olabisi Adesina

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Bilgisayar Yazılımı

Dergi:

Acta Infologica Vol.7 Issue 2, pp.267-280

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2023

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001312777

pISSN:

2602-3563

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 The study evaluated demographic variables, computer self-efficacy, and informationseeking behavior of undergraduate students at the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. The study used a descriptive survey design of the correlational type, and the instrument for collecting data was a questionnaire. Undergraduates of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria constitute the unit of analysis and their population stood at 45,885. Multi-stage sampling techniques that include stratified and purposive sampling were adopted. The sampling size was set at 394, but 366 returned questionnaires were found useful for analysis. The result of findings on the level of computer self-efficacy among undergraduate students at the University of Ilorin indicated that students are highly versed in using computers as a tool, sorting out information from search results, knowing how to access information databases and information repositories, and easily finding the information they need with their computer skills. On students information-seeking behavior, most users agreed that they consult the library when seeking information that could assist them in their course of study and academic program, and they are willing to pay for relevant information and always check for currency and relevance of the information sources theyre using. There is a strong and significant positive relationship between computer self-efficacy and informationseeking behavior. There is no significant relationship between demographic variables and computer self-efficacy. Likewise, there was no significant relationship between demographic variables and information-seeking behavior.

 The study evaluated demographic variables, computer self-efficacy, and informationseeking behavior of undergraduate students at the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. The study used a descriptive survey design of the correlational type, and the instrument for collecting data was a questionnaire. Undergraduates of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria constitute the unit of analysis and their population stood at 45,885. Multi-stage sampling techniques that include stratified and purposive sampling were adopted. The sampling size was set at 394, but 366 returned questionnaires were found useful for analysis. The result of findings on the level of computer self-efficacy among undergraduate students at the University of Ilorin indicated that students are highly versed in using computers as a tool, sorting out information from search results, knowing how to access information databases and information repositories, and easily finding the information they need with their computer skills. On students information-seeking behavior, most users agreed that they consult the library when seeking information that could assist them in their course of study and academic program, and they are willing to pay for relevant information and always check for currency and relevance of the information sources theyre using. There is a strong and significant positive relationship between computer self-efficacy and informationseeking behavior. There is no significant relationship between demographic variables and computer self-efficacy. Likewise, there was no significant relationship between demographic variables and information-seeking behavior.

 The study evaluated demographic variables, computer self-efficacy, and informationseeking behavior of undergraduate students at the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. The study used a descriptive survey design of the correlational type, and the instrument for collecting data was a questionnaire. Undergraduates of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria constitute the unit of analysis and their population stood at 45,885. Multi-stage sampling techniques that include stratified and purposive sampling were adopted. The sampling size was set at 394, but 366 returned questionnaires were found useful for analysis. The result of findings on the level of computer self-efficacy among undergraduate students at the University of Ilorin indicated that students are highly versed in using computers as a tool, sorting out information from search results, knowing how to access information databases and information repositories, and easily finding the information they need with their computer skills. On students information-seeking behavior, most users agreed that they consult the library when seeking information that could assist them in their course of study and academic program, and they are willing to pay for relevant information and always check for currency and relevance of the information sources theyre using. There is a strong and significant positive relationship between computer self-efficacy and informationseeking behavior. There is no significant relationship between demographic variables and computer self-efficacy. Likewise, there was no significant relationship between demographic variables and information-seeking behavior.

 The study evaluated demographic variables, computer self-efficacy, and informationseeking behavior of undergraduate students at the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria. The study used a descriptive survey design of the correlational type, and the instrument for collecting data was a questionnaire. Undergraduates of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria constitute the unit of analysis and their population stood at 45,885. Multi-stage sampling techniques that include stratified and purposive sampling were adopted. The sampling size was set at 394, but 366 returned questionnaires were found useful for analysis. The result of findings on the level of computer self-efficacy among undergraduate students at the University of Ilorin indicated that students are highly versed in using computers as a tool, sorting out information from search results, knowing how to access information databases and information repositories, and easily finding the information they need with their computer skills. On students information-seeking behavior, most users agreed that they consult the library when seeking information that could assist them in their course of study and academic program, and they are willing to pay for relevant information and always check for currency and relevance of the information sources theyre using. There is a strong and significant positive relationship between computer self-efficacy and informationseeking behavior. There is no significant relationship between demographic variables and computer self-efficacy. Likewise, there was no significant relationship between demographic variables and information-seeking behavior.

Makale detayları

Correlation Analysis of the Relationship between Demographic Variables, Computer Self-Efficacy, and Information-Seeking Behavior of Nigerian University Students

Yazarlar:

Tunde Toyese Oyedokun | Medinant Dolapo Laaro | Zainab Olanihun Ambali | Olabisi Adesina

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Bilgisayar Yazılımı

Dergi:

Acta Infologica Vol.7 Issue 2, pp.267-280

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2023

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001312777

pISSN:

2602-3563

Computer self-efficacy

information-seeking behavior

demographic variables

undergraduate students

Sayı

Makale detayları

Correlation Analysis of the Relationship between Demographic Variables, Computer Self-Efficacy, and Information-Seeking Behavior of Nigerian University Students

Yazarlar: Tunde Toyese Oyedokun | Medinant Dolapo Laaro | Zainab Olanihun Ambali | Olabisi Adesina

Yayıncı: Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar: Bilgisayar Yazılımı

Dergi: Acta Infologica Vol.7 Issue 2, pp.267-280

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2023

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001312777

pISSN: 2602-3563

Computer self-efficacy

information-seeking behavior

demographic variables

undergraduate students

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Tunde Toyese Oyedokun | Medinant Dolapo Laaro | Zainab Olanihun Ambali | Olabisi Adesina

Yayıncı:

Istanbul University

Ana Başlıklar:

Bilgisayar Yazılımı

Dergi:

Acta Infologica Vol.7 Issue 2, pp.267-280

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2023

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001312777

pISSN:

2602-3563