Investigation into Gender Perception Toward Computing: A Comparison Between the U.S. and India
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2012
Abstract
A potential explanation for the decline of female participation in computing-related education and careers in the United States is the perception that computing is for males. In this regard, declining participation limits diversity in the IT workforce. Therefore, this paper investigates the impact of two psychological factors, computer anxiety and computer self-efficacy, on gender perception toward computing between American male and female students. The authors also investigate whether the same relationship is found in India, where, while computing is dominated by males, female participation is rapidly increasing due to global IT outsourcing.
DOI
10.4018/978-1-61350-468-0.ch025
Recommended Citation
Laosethakul, K., Leingpibul, T., & Coe, T.S. (2012). Investigation into gender perception toward computing: A comparison between the U.S. and India. In L. Tomei (Ed.), Advancing education with information communication technologies: Facilitating new trends (pp. 331-342). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference. doi: 10.4018/978-1-61350-468-0.ch025
