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ArticleEducation and information technologies2023

Digital divide among B40 students in Malaysian higher education institutions.

A Devisakti, Muhammad Muftahu, Hu Xiaoling

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Article in Education and information technologies, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

A DevisaktiNational Higher Education Research Institute (IPPTN), Level 2, Block C, Sains@USM,10, Persiaran Bukit Jambul, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0003-1095-8207
Muhammad MuftahuNational Higher Education Research Institute (IPPTN), Level 2, Block C, Sains@USM,10, Persiaran Bukit Jambul, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.ORCID 0000-0002-8689-8258
Hu XiaolingNational Higher Education Research Institute (IPPTN), Level 2, Block C, Sains@USM,10, Persiaran Bukit Jambul, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia.
Universiti Sains Malaysia · MY

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

While technological advances have led to digital transformation in many higher education institutions (HEIs), digital divide, especially among students in developing nations, is becoming a growing concern. This study aims to investigate the use of digital technology among B40 students (students from the lower socioeconomic backgrounds) in Malaysian HEIs. Specifically, this study intends to investigate how perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, as well as gratification constructs significantly affect digital usage among B40 students in Malaysian HEIs. This study used the quantitative research method with an online questionnaire which received 511 responses. SPSS was employed for demographic analysis, while Smart PLS software was used for structural model measurements. This study was based on two theories: planned behaviour theory and uses and gratification theory. The results showed that perceived usefulness and subjective norms significantly influenced the digital usage of the B40 students. In addition, all three gratification constructs indicated a positive effect on the students' digital usage.

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Digital usageHigher educationLower socio-economic backgroundStudents

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PMID37361786
PMCPMC10206351
OpenAlexW4377985869

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