The effect of employees’ computer and internet self-efficacy on job satisfaction

Damianus Abun; John Philip G.  Javier; Julius Ian B. Gamponia; Theogenia Magallanes; Fredolin P. Julian

doi:10.20525/ijrbs.v11i3.1727

Authors

Damianus Abun Divine Word College of Vigan
John Philip G. Javier Computer Faculty of Basic Education, Divine Word College of Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Julius Ian B. Gamponia Computer Faculty of Basic Education, Divine Word College of Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Theogenia Magallanes President, Saint Benedict College of Northern Luzon, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Fredolin P. Julian : Professor, School of Business and Accountancy, Divine Word College of Laoag, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20525/ijrbs.v11i3.1727

Keywords:

Employees , computer internet, self-efficacy job satisfaction

Abstract

The study aims to examine the effect of computer and internet self-efficacy on the job satisfaction of employees. To support and establish the theories of the study, literature was reviewed. The study used descriptive assessment and correlational research design and questionnaires were used to gather the data. The population of the study was all employees composed of teaching and non-teaching personnel. The study found that the computer and internet self-efficacy of employees was high and their job satisfaction. Based on Mult r regression analysis, it was found that taken together, computer and internet self-efficacy affects the job satisfaction of employees. Taken singly, it was the only computer that predicted the job satisfaction of employees. In other words, knowing both computers and the internet at the same time can affect employees’ capability to perform their work and job satisfaction.

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