An Attitudes-Toward-Computer Usage Scale (ATCUS) was developed in two studies. In the first study, 40 items were administered to 365 undergraduate students to assess attitudes toward the use of computers and computer-related mechanisms. The scale was found to have high internal consistency and was significantly correlated with two other scales measuring attitudes toward computers. Sex differences were also found. Based on factor analysis results, the scale was reduced to 20 items and administered to 351 undergraduates in a second study, where is was also found to have high internal consistency. Factor analysis revealed four factors, with three showing significant sex differences.
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