Exploring Some Determinant Factors Associated with Chat Programs Adoption and their Impact on Kuwaiti Students' Performance: A Field Study

Kamal Mostapha Rouibah; Samia Ould Ali

Article Details

Exploring Some Determinant Factors Associated with Chat Programs Adoption and their Impact on Kuwaiti Students' Performance: A Field Study

Authors:

Kamal Mostapha Rouibah | Samia Ould Ali

Publisher:

Kuwait University

Journal:

Arab Journal of Administrative Sciences Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.195-250

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2005

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001943504

pISSN:

2957-3521

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Abstract:

 This paper investigates the use of chat technology by a sample of students at College of Business Administration (Kuwait University) and its impact on their performance. To achieve this objective, an exploratory research was conducted based on questionnaire administered to 211 subjects and 30 structured interviews. Results show: (1) no difference between male/female students with regard to chat programs usage; (2) no difference between both gender's with regard to chat frequency as well as time of use; (3) no relationship between chat use frequency and students' performance; (4) a significant relationship between chat use frequency and social and cultural pressure, and (5) a significant relationship between chat use frequency and personal motivation. In addition, this study reveals the existence of an evolutionary process during chat use. Finally perspectives and suggestions to maximize the positive aspects of chat technology adoption and minimize the negative ones are presented.

Article Details

Exploring Some Determinant Factors Associated with Chat Programs Adoption and their Impact on Kuwaiti Students' Performance: A Field Study

Authors:

Kamal Mostapha Rouibah | Samia Ould Ali

Publisher:

Kuwait University

Journal:

Arab Journal of Administrative Sciences Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.195-250

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2005

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001943504

pISSN:

2957-3521

Live digital conversations

Harmful conversations

Chat

Digital communities

Electronic discussion forums

Virtual communication

Effects of instant messaging

Written conversations with audio and video

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Kamal Mostapha Rouibah | Samia Ould Ali

Publisher: Kuwait University

Journal: Arab Journal of Administrative Sciences Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.195-250

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2005

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001943504

pISSN: 2957-3521

Issues

Authors:

Kamal Mostapha Rouibah | Samia Ould Ali

Publisher:

Kuwait University

Journal:

Arab Journal of Administrative Sciences Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.195-250

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2005

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001943504

pISSN:

2957-3521