Unethical computer using behavior scale: A study of reliability and validity on Turkish university students

This study was carried out in a Turkish university with 216 undergraduate students of computer technology as respondents. The study aimed to develop a scale (UECUBS) to determine the unethical computer use behavior. A factor analysis of the related items revealed that the factors were can be divided...

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Published in:Computers and education 2007-02, Vol.48 (2), p.205-215
Main Authors: Namlu, Aysen Gurcan, Odabasi, Hatice Ferhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior Rating Scales
Computer ethics
Computer Science Education
Computer unethical behovior
Ethics
Factor Analysis
Foreign Students
Human–computer interface
Integrity
Intellectual Property
Measures (Individuals)
Psychometrics
Reliability
Turkey
Undergraduate Students
University students
Use Studies
Validity
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Summary:This study was carried out in a Turkish university with 216 undergraduate students of computer technology as respondents. The study aimed to develop a scale (UECUBS) to determine the unethical computer use behavior. A factor analysis of the related items revealed that the factors were can be divided under five headings; intellectual property, social impact, safety and quality, net integrity and information integrity.
ISSN:0360-1315
1873-782X
DOI:10.1016/j.compedu.2004.12.006