The Mediating Effect of Self-Efficacy towards the Relationship Between Attitudes And Level of Use Towards Instructional Computer Technology in Oman

This study attempts to determine if attitudes towards instructional computer technology significantly predict the level of use towards instructional computer technology among Oman social studies teachers. The other purpose of this study is to determine if self-efficacy significantly mediate the relationship between attitudes and level of use towards instructional computer technology. The study utilized a survey methodology. Sample of the study consisted of 450 social studies teachers from two regions in Oman. The results of hierarchical multiple regression showed that the attitudes is a significant predictor towards the level of use on using instructional computer technology, after controlling for the influence of teacher’s gender and teaching experiences. Further data analysis using mediating analysis technique revealed that self-efficacy fully mediate the relationship between attitudes and the level of use on using instructional computer technology. It is suggested that self-efficacy be given consideration to promote social studies teachers in Oman to use instructional computer technology through intensive and systematic trainings.