Internet Search Skill

Name: Internet Search Skill
Published: 2004
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INTSRCHSelf-assessed skill and knowledge in searching for information on the web

3 items 2004 α .93 Free Mathwick, C., & Rigdon, E.

What it measures

Three items measure a person's self-assessed skill in using the web, including knowledge of good search techniques and ability to find sought information efficiently.

Response format

7-point Likert (1=strongly disagree, 7=strongly agree)

Scale items

I am extremely skilled at using the Web.
I consider myself knowledgeable about good search techniques on the Web.
I know how to find what I am looking for on the Web.

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Usage notes & scoring

Subset of items from Novak, Hoffman, and Yung (2000). Alpha .93. Companion scale measuring internet usage time (as a measure of heavy web use) also available.

Recommended companion scales

Internet Usage (Time)Internet Usage Skill (Navigational Challenge)

Citation

Mathwick, C., & Rigdon, E. (2004). Play, flow, and the online search experience. Journal of Consumer Research, 31(2), 324–332.

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Keywords

#internetskill#websearch#onlinebehaviour#searchexpertise#digitalliteracy#flow

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