Research Article

Gender Differences in Digital Literacy: An Analysis

Volume: 15 Number: 3 December 28, 2024
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Gender Differences in Digital Literacy: An Analysis

Abstract

Abstract. Objective: This study investigates gender differences in various dimensions of digital literacy, including ethical responsibility, general knowledge and functional skills, daily usage, professional production, privacy and security, and social dimensions. Method: We employed a quantitative approach. We used independent samples t-tests to analyze survey data collected from 255 participants, divided into male (m =96) and female (f = 159) groups. The survey included questions across multiple digital literacy dimensions, and the data were assessed for differences in means between genders. Results: The analysis revealed significant gender differences in several dimensions. Specifically, males scored higher in general knowledge and functional skills, as well as in professional production and privacy and security aspects. Females demonstrated higher scores in ethical responsibility and daily usage dimensions. However, no significant differences were observed in the social dimension of digital literacy. Conclusion: The study highlights notable gender-based variations in digital literacy, suggesting that males and females engage differently with digital tools and platforms. with digital tools and platforms differently. These findings have implications for targeted digital literacy programs and educational interventions designed to address specific needs and improve overall digital competency across genders.

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Supporting Institution

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi BAP Birimi

Project Number

SBA-2024-3454 ID (BAP)

Ethical Statement

This research was conducted with the permission received from Dokuz Eylül University (DEÜ) Scientific Research and Publication Ethics Board with the decision numbered 01.12.2023.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Social and Humanities Education (Excluding Economics, Business and Management), Other Fields of Education (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 20, 2024

Publication Date

December 28, 2024

Submission Date

October 6, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 19, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 15 Number: 3

APA
Harputlu, L., & Güryay, B. (2024). Gender Differences in Digital Literacy: An Analysis. Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, 15(3), 3286-3300. https://doi.org/10.51460/baebd.1562102
AMA
1.Harputlu L, Güryay B. Gender Differences in Digital Literacy: An Analysis. WAJES. 2024;15(3):3286-3300. doi:10.51460/baebd.1562102
Chicago
Harputlu, Leyla, and Berna Güryay. 2024. “Gender Differences in Digital Literacy: An Analysis”. Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi 15 (3): 3286-3300. https://doi.org/10.51460/baebd.1562102.
EndNote
Harputlu L, Güryay B (December 1, 2024) Gender Differences in Digital Literacy: An Analysis. Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi 15 3 3286–3300.
IEEE
[1]L. Harputlu and B. Güryay, “Gender Differences in Digital Literacy: An Analysis”, WAJES, vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 3286–3300, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.51460/baebd.1562102.
ISNAD
Harputlu, Leyla - Güryay, Berna. “Gender Differences in Digital Literacy: An Analysis”. Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi 15/3 (December 1, 2024): 3286-3300. https://doi.org/10.51460/baebd.1562102.
JAMA
1.Harputlu L, Güryay B. Gender Differences in Digital Literacy: An Analysis. WAJES. 2024;15:3286–3300.
MLA
Harputlu, Leyla, and Berna Güryay. “Gender Differences in Digital Literacy: An Analysis”. Batı Anadolu Eğitim Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 15, no. 3, Dec. 2024, pp. 3286-00, doi:10.51460/baebd.1562102.
Vancouver
1.Leyla Harputlu, Berna Güryay. Gender Differences in Digital Literacy: An Analysis. WAJES. 2024 Dec. 1;15(3):3286-300. doi:10.51460/baebd.1562102

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