Abstract
Gender gaps in literacy arise from ingrained perceptions of masculinity and femininity dictating gender-specific activities in children. While digital literacy enhances classroom engagement, its impact on higher education learning outcomes remains inconclusive. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether there are differences in the perceptions of male and female students regarding the use of digital devices in reading literacy, based on the PISA 2018 test. A quantitative method, using T-test analysis, was employed for the research. The population of this study consisted of 15-year-old students in 2018, with a sample of 15-year-old students who participated in the PISA test across 80 countries. Data for this study were gathered through questionnaires answered by 612,004 students from 80 countries. The research found significant differences between male and female students in the use of digital devices for reading literacy. Female students tend to be less digitally active, influenced by financial constraints, educational disparities, and social norms. The increasing use of information and communication technology (ICT) indicates the complexity of its relationship with reading literacy. The importance of specific online activities and motivational strategies in enhancing reading skills and students' confidence highlights the key role of a holistic approach. The gender gap in technology utilization underscores the need for improving female literacy to address disparities in technology adoption.
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Safari, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia
Bagus Hary Prakoso, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia
Evi Supandi, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia
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Conference: ACE2023
Stream: Learning Experiences
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Safari ., Prakoso B., & Supandi E. (2024) Gender Differences in Perceptions of Digital Device Use and Reading Literacy: Insights From PISA 2018 ISSN: 2186-5892 The Asian Conference on Education 2023: Official Conference Proceedings https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2024.41
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2186-5892.2024.41
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