Use of information and communications technology, academic performance and psychosocial distress in university students

Cerretani, Patricia Insúa; Iturrioz, Elena Bernarás; Bully, Paola

doi:10.1016/j.chb.2015.11.026

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“…Both constructs have been broadly used in the related literature as important antecedents of academic performance (Andrew, 1998;Lane et al, 2004;Lent et al, 1986;Tang and Tseng, 2013;Zhu et al, 2011). Information seeking investigation in academic environments includes numerous theoretical and empirical studies (Cerretani et al, 2016) all striving to associate individuals' (students, academics and researchers) behavior toward information with their cognitive and emotional assimilation to the academic environment (Mokhtari, 2014). Further, self-efficacy has been defined as the "belief in one's capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to produce given attainments" (Bandura 1997, p. 3).…”

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Linking exploration to academic performance

Gkorezis

Κωσταγιόλας

Niakas

2017

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Purpose Substantial empirical research has addressed the antecedents of students’ academic performance. Building on these insights, the purpose of this paper is to extend the related literature by investigating the impact of students’ exploration on their academic performance. Furthermore, to provide a better understanding of this relationship the authors incorporate two sequential mediators, namely, information seeking and academic self-efficacy. Design/methodology/approach Quantitative approach using self-report questionnaires. This study was conducted in the Hellenic Open University through a specially designed questionnaire. The authors collected data from 248 students attending a postgraduate course in Healthcare Management. Findings The results showed that information seeking and in turn academic self-efficacy mediate the positive association between exploration and academic performance. Both theoretical and practical implications are also discussed. Originality/value Students’ exploration plays an important role in enhancing both their information seeking and self-efficacy which in turn affects their academic performance.

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Linking exploration to academic performance

Gkorezis

Κωσταγιόλας

Niakas

2017

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“…This has attracted research debate on the use of internet in contemporary educational contexts in developing countries such as Nigeria. However, most of these studies predominantly highlight its impact on academic performance (grades), communication, and general educational purposes (Ifinedo, 2017; Cerretani et al., 2016; Rashid and Han, 2016; Nwagwu et al., 2009; Adegboji and Toyo, 2006; Oduwole, 2004). This indicates that detailed studies that try to interpret student perspective on internet access and usefulness for research and academic learning are still in their embryonic phase (Emeka and Nyeche, 2016; Fasae and Adegbilero-Iwari, 2015; Adekunmisi et al., 2013; Nwezeh, 2010).…”

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University students' usage of the internet resources for research and learning: forms of access and perceptions of utility

Apuke

Iyendo

2018

Heliyon

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Most prior studies into the utilization of internet technology for learning purposes in contemporary educational settings in developing countries has largely dealt with its impact on academic performance, communication and general educational purposes. This paper investigates the place of the internet in academic research and learning of students, through both quantitative and qualitative research approaches, using 250 undergraduate students in three selected universities within North-Eastern Nigeria. To gain an in-depth understanding of the perception of the students' views, a focus group was conducted with 18 students. The students perceived that the lack of digital readiness among their staff and institution, the absence of electronic library for easy accessibility to journals from the scientific database, and inefficient cybercafé and internet facility within their university settings were the main issues discouraging the utilization of the internet within their institutions. Yet, they still strive to find ways through self-organization, resilience and resourcefulness to make use of the internet to facilitate their studies. Most of them stated that they depended on their smartphone/handsets to access the internet through subscription from other internet providers and have become overly reliant on Google, Yahoo, and open access e-Journals. Nevertheless, the students believed that the use of internet enabled them to perform research ahead of time, tackle multiple homework, widens the scope of reading and learning, promotes self-learning, encourages and enhances peer learning as well as ameliorates student's examination preparation.

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“…This showed the substance quality in online past assessment papers was low. Studies done before by Cerratani, Bernaras & Bully (2016) concurred that students in universities have been using ICT to access past assessments in preparation for their end of semester examinations. This indicated the substance quality in past assessment papers was high.…”

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Utilization of Online Past Examination Papers and Academic Performance of Information Technology Students at Jomo Kenyatta University- Eldoret Campus

Kipkosgei

Gichohi

Irura

2020

JEP

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Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the influence of utilization of online past examination papers on academic performance of IT students at Jomo Kenyatta University.Methodology: Descriptive survey research design was used in this study. Respondents were the 105 undergraduate students in Information Technology Department and 2 librarians in Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology-Eldoret Campus. They were sampled using stratified sampling, while Head of library and the library staff in charge of e-resources in JKUAT Eldoret Campus were purposively included in the study. Primary data was collected from students using closed-ended questionnaires, while interview guide was used on librarians. To ensure validity and reliability, pre-testing of research instruments was done on 20 undergraduate students of Mount Kenya university-Eldoret Campus in the department of Information Technology. D Descriptive statistics such as mean, percentage, frequencies and standard deviation, SPSS (version 22) was used in analysing data. Univariate and multiple regression analysis were used to test the hypothesis and overall model respectively. The results were presented using tables and explanations.Results: There is a positive and significant relationship between online past examination papers and academic performance of IT undergraduate students of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology - Eldoret Campus. The study had a normal mean of 4.7 and standard deviation of 0.58. The online past examination papers had R estimation of 0.715. The P estimation of constant was significant (.000), consequently R square value was used. The R square estimation of 0.711 inferred that online past assessment papers anticipated 71.1% of the fluctuation in the academic performance. It had a beta of 0.504 at p<0.012.Unique contribution to theory, policy and practice: This study reports positive and significant relationship between online past examination papers and academic performance. The study recommends that more policies be developed so as to enable students to access diverse examinations papers, not only from JKUAT library, but also government examination bodies such as Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC). This will improve university students’ research skills and enhance their academic performance. The study contributes to the theory by acknowledging that an undergraduate student will always weigh various online electronic resources available based on their applicability to the student’s academic needs. If they suit their needs, the student will continue to utilize them further but when the needs are not met, the student stops utilizing the online past examination papers.

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Use of information and communications technology, academic performance and psychosocial distress in university students

Cited by 33 publications

References 27 publications

Linking exploration to academic performance

Linking exploration to academic performance

University students' usage of the internet resources for research and learning: forms of access and perceptions of utility

Utilization of Online Past Examination Papers and Academic Performance of Information Technology Students at Jomo Kenyatta University- Eldoret Campus

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