The Degree of Digital Self-Efficacy and Its Relationship to Information Processing Skills Among University of Jordan Students
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https://doi.org/10.59759/educational.v4i3.1149Abstract
The aim of the current study was to identify the degree of digital self-efficacy and information processing skills among students at the University of Jordan from their point of view, and to reveal the correlational relationship between digital self-efficacy and information processing skills among students at the University of Jordan. To achieve the aim of the study, the two researchers followed the descriptive correlational method as it is appropriate for the study objectives. The study sample consisted of (400) male and female students from the University of Jordan who were selected using the cluster random sampling method by dividing the faculties into humanities, sciences, and health, then randomly selecting several faculties from each category, and then selecting students in each faculty using the convenience sampling method. The study tools consisted of the Digital Self-Efficacy Scale by (Ulfert-Blank & Schmidt, 2022), after being translated from its English version into Arabic. Also, an Information Processing Skills Test prepared by the two researchers was used. Acceptable indicators of validity and reliability were obtained for both tools. The results of the study indicated that the mean score of students’ self-assessment of their overall digital self-efficacy was 3.59, which was a moderate level. The estimates on the dimensions of the scale ranged between 3.54 for the safety and security dimension (Moderate level) and 3.63 for the digital content creation dimension (Moderate level). The results also indicated that the mean score of students’ self-assessment of overall information processing skills was 0.78, which is considered good. The estimates on the scale’s dimensions ranged between 0.733 for the judgment-making dimension (High level) and 0.832 for the pattern recognition dimension (High level). The results also indicated the presence of a positive significant correlational relationship between digital self-efficacy and information processing skills among students at The University of Jordan. The study reached a number of recommendations, including enhancing the digital self-efficacy among university through carrying out intensive trainings on advanced digital skills.
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