EXPLORING DIGITAL READING HABITS AMONG STUDENTS: A STUDY AT MANGALORE UNIVERSITY AND SELECTED COLLEGES IN MANGALORE, KARNATAKA, INDIA
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Digital Reading, Online Learning, Study Skills, Student Perceptions, Reading Habits, Attitudes toward Online Teaching, Learning Outcomes, Time Management, Structural Equation ModellingAbstract
This study explores various aspects of digital reading habits among students. An online survey, a Google questionnaire, was distributed among students from Mangalore University and selected colleges in Mangalore. The study investigates associations between students' gender, residential status, self-perception as readers, handling of distractions, and their digital reading interests and preferences. The results provide insight into how different student groups perceive and approach digital reading, elucidating significant correlations and variations in certain areas. The study suggests that institutes can promote digital reading by providing adequate infrastructure, training, and support. The implications of this study can guide educational institutions and policymakers in improving electronic learning platforms, addressing technological barriers, and designing effective strategies to enhance student engagement and satisfaction.
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