A Study of Factors Affecting Digital Quotient of Thailand National Sports University Undergraduate Students

Abstract

The research objectives were to study 1) the level of digital intelligence of undergraduate students, 2) factors related to the digital intelligence of undergraduate students, and 3) factors influencing the digital intelligence of undergraduate students at the National Sports University, Chonburi Campus. The sample consisted of 200 undergraduate students selected by stratified random sampling. The instruments used were a questionnaire to measure the level of digital intelligence, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression analysis. The results of the research found that 1) undergraduate students had a high level of overall digital intelligence. The factors that received the highest scores were critical thinking, followed by personal data security, and mindful use of technology, respectively. 2) Factors related to students’ digital intelligence were the role of parents in supporting the use of technology, motivation for using cyberspace, digital intelligence-promoting teaching and learning, learning environment, and academic achievement. 3) Factors with significant influence were the role of parents and motivation for using cyberspace, which could predict students’ digital intelligence by 73.8 percent. The results of the research found that the role of parents, teaching and learning management, and motivation for using technology It is an important factor that helps promote digital intelligence in students. Therefore, educational institutions should organize activities to promote digital skills through the curriculum and educate parents about ways to support their children's use of technology to achieve maximum benefit.