Renate Annemiek Punter|Martina R.M. Meelissen|Cees A. W. Glas
Gender differences in computer and information literacy: An exploration of the performances of girls and boys in ICILS 2013
University of Twente|University of Twente|University of Twente
ieas international computer information literacy study icils 2013 showed majority participating countries 14yearold girls outperformed boys computer information literacy cil results seem contrast common view boys better computer skills study used icils data explore whether achievement test used study addressed specific dimensions cil whether performances girls boys subscales differ investigated hypothesis gender differences performance computer literacy items would slightly favour boys whereas gender differences performance information literacy items would slightly favour girls furthermore examined whether differences varied across european countries item bias present data analysed using confirmative factor analysis model ie multidimensional item response theory model identification subscales explorations gender national differences possible item bias large extent results support postulated hypothesis shed new light commonly assumed disadvantaged position girls women modern information society