Impact of Digital Citizenship on Online Student Behaviour: Evidence from The University of Swabi
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https://doi.org/10.63468/sshrr.275Keywords:
Digital Citizenship; Online Student Behaviour; Higher Education; Pakistan; Online EngagementAbstract
This study examines the impact of digital citizenship on online student behaviour. For this purpose, we distributed structured questionnaires, and data were collected from 198 students at the University of Swabi who use the internet for academic and social purposes. The result from the correlation shows (r = .419, p < .01) that digital citizenship and online students’ behaviour are significant and moderately positive. Regression analysis F (1,196)
= 41.722, p < .001, explaining 17.6% of the variance (R² = .176) further confirmed that digital citizenship is a significant predictor of online students' behaviour. Moderation analysis also shows that study level and academic department have a significant effect on this relationship. Age, gender, and internet usage experience did not moderate this relationship. In short, the findings of this study suggest that higher levels of digital citizenship are associated with more positive and responsible online behaviour, with variations across academic levels and disciplines. The study highlights the importance of integrating digital citizenship in university curriculum and student support programs to promote ethical and responsible online engagement.
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