Developing the information literacy self-efficacy scale
JOURNAL OF DOCUMENTATION, no.6, pp.730-743, 2006 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Publication Date: 2006
- Doi Number: 10.1108/00220410610714949
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF DOCUMENTATION
- Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.730-743
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Purpose - The main aim of this paper is to describe the development of a scale designed to measure self-efficacy for information literacy. Design/methodology/approach - Cronbach's alpha, item analysis and item discrimination indices, principal component analysis, varimax rotation, and discriminant validity were used to measure reliability and validity of the scale. A 28-item refined version of the scale was found highly reliable and of reasonable length. Findings - Further refinement based on principal component analysis indicated three major components, which allow approaching information literacy skills regarding to their complexity levels. Originality/value - The information literacy self-efficacy scale is recommended to identify individuals with low self-efficacy beliefs, which may be a significantly limiting factor for them to explore their information literacy skills.