The reliability and validity of the Hebrew version of the Computer Attitude Scale

The Computer Attitude Scale developed by Gressard and Loyd is one of the mo st frequently used instruments to assess computer-related attitudes among p re-service and in-service teachers. The present study reports on the develo pment of the Hebrew language edition of this instrument by means of transla tion and back translation. Data provided by a sample of 298 female undergra duate students in Israel support the reliability and validity of the Hebrew version of this instrument. Alpha coefficients of 0.84, 0.85 and 0.88 are good indicators of the reliability of the three subscales. Construct validi ty was demonstrated by correlations ranging between 0.21 and 0.53 with vari ous measures of previous computer-related behaviour or behaviourial intenti ons. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.