Interest in Information Technology Careers: Testing a Model

This study explores the impacts of computer self-efficacy, computer use, and group orientation on college students’ attitudes towards and decisions to pursue information technology careers. Empirical studies have yet to address this specific topic. The study uses a survey method to gather information from a group of randomly selected undergraduate business college students. Confirmatory factor analysis and path analysis suggest computer use and computer self-efficacy are highly correlated to whether or not a student is interested in pursuing a career in information technology. Gender played a role, as males registered higher levels of computer self-efficacy and use than females. Although the study specifically involves college students, the applicability likely reaches to other levels of schooling and the populace in general.