The Use of Digital Technology and its Relationship to Perceived Self-Efficacy Among University Students in the United Arab Emirates. From a Digital Sociology Perspective

Abstract

The present study aimed to investigate the use of digital technology and its relationship with self-perceived competence among university students in the United Arab Emirates A digital sociology perspective. The study is a descriptive study and the sample consisted of 100 participants from the University of Sharjah, including 50 males and 50 females. The study used the Digital Technology Scale and the Self-Perceived Competence Scale. The results of the study revealed a positive correlation between the use of digital technology and self-perceived competence among university students in the UAE. Additionally, statistically significant differences were found between the average scores of males and females in the use of digital technology in favor of males. However, no statistically significant differences were found between the f males and females in self-perceived competence. The study recommended enhancing students' self-perceived competence as a factor contributing to their success in life.