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Digital Literacy Effect on the Academic Performance of Students at Higher Education Level in Pakistan

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  • Qaisar Abbas

    (PhD Scholar,)

  • Shafqat Hussain

    (Associate Professor,)

  • Shafqat Rasool

    (Assistant Professor,)

Abstract

The purpose of current study was to explore the effect of digital literacy on academic performance of the students at higher education level. The study was mixed method and data were gathered with a questionnaire and semistructured interviews. The validity and reliability of the scales were ensured through experts' opinion, pilot testing and Croanbach Alpha score. The population comprised the students of M.S/M.Phil and Ph.D. A sample of 800 students was selected randomly from 10 Universities. The statistical tests like mean, standard deviation and correlation were used. Results revealed that digital literacy had significant effects on communication skills, research skills and confidence of the students and insignificant effect on students' CGPA.

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  • Qaisar Abbas & Shafqat Hussain & Shafqat Rasool, 2019. "Digital Literacy Effect on the Academic Performance of Students at Higher Education Level in Pakistan," Global Social Sciences Review, Humanity Only, vol. 4(1), pages 154-165, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gss:journl:v:4:y:2019:i:1:p:154-165
    DOI: 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).14
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    1. Lei, Hao & Xiong, Ying & Chiu, Ming Ming & Zhang, Jing & Cai, Zhihui, 2021. "The relationship between ICT literacy and academic achievement among students: A meta-analysis," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 127(C).

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    Keywords

    Digital Literacy; Academic Performance; Higher Education Level;
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    JEL classification:

    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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