Determining the Effect of University Students' Technology Usage Levels on Digital Reading Self-Efficacy

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the effect of technology use of university students studying in the field of health on their digital reading self-efficacy according to different variables, in this study. The survey model was determined to be suitable for the research and the data were obtained by convenience sampling method. The sample group consists of 461 (372 female-89 male) students studying at Sivas Cumhuriyet University. The research data were obtained by applying the "Reliability of the Technology Usage Scale" and the "Digital Reading Self-Efficacy Scale". Descriptive statistics, independent groups t-test, ANOVA, Tukey, CFA, and SEM techniques were used in the analysis of the data obtained. It was determined that students' technology use levels differed significantly in terms of internet usage time, digital reading self-efficacy in terms of grade level, and branch according to the research findings. In addition, it was determined that students' technology use levels had a positive effect on their digital reading self-efficacy levels and predicted all their factors.