Definition and measurement of Internet self-efficacy

Internet self-efficacy (ISE) is considered an important factor influencing attitudes toward technology and online behavior. The goal of this paper is to present current state of the art in Internet self-efficacy research and to provide critical review of issues of ISE measurement. Recently increasing ambiguity and inconsistencies regarding operationalization of Internet self-efficacy became more noticeable in literature, as the distinction between general (GISE) and specific Internet self-efficacy (SISE) led to problems with precise and useful measurement of Internet self-efficacy. The article contains an overview of existing tools to measure Internet self-efficacy, along with recommendations for their use in research and diagnosis.