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| Formatua: | Recurso digital |
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Zenodo
2025
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| Sarrera elektronikoa: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15726599 |
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Aurkibidea:
- <p>In the digital era, postgraduate students' ability to effectively access and utilize online databases is<br>critical to their academic success. This study investigates the relationship between demographic<br>characteristics and digital literacy skills among postgraduate students across six selected university libraries<br>in Southwestern Nigeria. Grounded in the Theory of Planned Behaviour Ajzen, (1991), the research explores<br>how factors such as gender, age, academic year, educational level, and state of origin influence students’<br>digital resource usage. Quantitative research design was employed, utilizing a stratified random sampling<br>technique to gather data from 358 respondents. Data collection was carried out using a structured<br>questionnaire segmented into five key demographic areas. The results revealed that the majority of<br>participants were male (56.7%), within the age range of 25–54 (89%), predominantly masters degree holders<br>(69.0%), and primarily in their first or second year of study (70.4%). Osun State had the highest state-level<br>representation (37.4%). The findings indicate significant demographic influences on digital literacy, echoing<br>theoretical assumptions that personal and contextual variables shape behavioral intentions and actual use of<br>digital technologies. Consistent with studies by Okafor & Ajibola (2020), Adebayo & Hassan (2022), and<br>Smith & Nwankwo (2017), early-year students and middle-aged learners were more active users of digital<br>resources, highlighting the need for targeted support strategies. Based on the analysis, the study<br>recommends improved digital literacy programs tailored to underrepresented groups, more balanced<br>sampling in future research, and enhanced institutional efforts to bridge demographic gaps in access and<br>competence. Overall, the research underscores the importance of integrating demographic insights into<br>library services and educational planning to foster inclusive and effective digital learning environments in<br>higher education.</p>