Factors

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F2

F3

F4

S11. If I am faced with a computer problem, I often don’t know what to do

−0.579

S2. Given appropriate time, I can solve computer problems on my own

0.572

S8. I can handle the majority of my computer programs confidently

0.554

S7. I am able to install new programs on my computer without help

0.540

S6. It’s easy for me to get familiar with new computer programs

0.538

S1. I have the notion that I can handle computers confidently

0.513

S5. I get on with computers that I normally never use

0.489

S3. I think that most of the computer programs are easy to understand

0.472

S9. If my computer doesn’t work, I soon get tired of dealing with the computer

−0.433

S10. If I have problems operating my mobile phone, I can’t solve them

−0.414

S4. With my computer at home, I get on easily

S19. I go to computer fairs with friends

0.726

S18. Sometimes I go to LAN-parties

0.721

S12. I like to talk to my friends about recent developments in computers

0.605

S22. I like dealing with computer topics

0.531

S21. I member or was a member in a union of computer players

0.517

S17. I discuss with others in internet platforms, how to solve computer problems

0.477

S15. To learn news about computer or videogames, I like to talk with my friends

S23. I am interested in new features of new program versions

S20. I am or was participating with schoolmates in a computer project group

S28. Working with computers brings me a lot of fun

0.566

S27. It is important for me to be able to work with a computer (e.g. to find information on the internet)

0.548

S26. The computer helps me a lot, e.g., when doing my homework

0.520

S25. I would like it, if I had to do more things on a computer

0.477

S13. I am very interested when friends show me new things on the computer

0.419

S24. I prefer doing my homework on a computer

0.412

S33. I easily forget about the time, when I am dealing with a computer

S14. I discuss with friends when I have a question about my computer or my mobile phone

S29. The internet is very useful to find practical information

S32. I am interested in the latest mobile phones and smartphones

0.794

S36. I think that I can handle tablet computers (e.g. iPad) confidently

0.699

S35. I think that I can handle mobile phones confidently

0.643

S30. I am interested in tablet computers (e.g. iPad)

0.586

S31. I am always curious when new smartphones are released

0.572

S34. I know how to download new apps for a mobile phone from the internet

0.534

S16. On internet platforms, I exchange views with others on computers, videogames or mobile phones

0.429

Cronbach-a

0.85

0.81

0.7

0.81