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11 Pages : 102-111

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).11      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).11      Published : Mar 2020

Social and Economic Empowerment of Women in the Age of Digital Literacy: A Case Study of Pakistan, Islamabad- Rawalpindi

    The augmented usage of digital technology, predominantly mobile ownership, has significantly altered the ways of doing the thing. The digital era with the internet-connected world is creating new venues for social and economic development, with efficiency in digital literacy for participation. The present article explores the digital literacy skills of women that enables them to be active members of the digital world. It also investigates the challenges, self-learning, and financial constraints among other few, which women face while acquiring these skills. The qualitative research is conducted in Islamabad and Rawalpindi using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The study indicated that 83% of women have learnt digital skills informally and yet these help them in strengthening their social networks, managing daily affairs regarding their personal life and most significantly being engaged in entrepreneurship from digital forums. This successful use of digital technology has contributed to their social and economic empowerment.

    Digital Era, Digital Literacy, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Women.
    (1) Sohima Anzak
    PhD Scholar, Department of Anthropology, Quaid-e-Azam university, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Aneela Sultana
    Assistant Professor,Department of Anthropology, Quaid-e-Azam university, Islamabad, Pakistan.

14 Pages : 108-116

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).14      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).14      Published : Mar 2019

Digital Literacy Effect on the Academic Performance of Students at Higher Education Level in Pakistan

    The purpose of current study was to explore the effect of digital literacy on academic performance of the students at higher education level. The study was mixed method and data were gathered with a questionnaire and semistructured interviews. The validity and reliability of the scales were ensured through experts' opinion, pilot testing and Croanbach Alpha score. The population comprised the students of M.S/M.Phil and Ph.D. A sample of 800 students was selected randomly from 10 Universities. The statistical tests like mean, standard deviation and correlation were used. Results revealed that digital literacy had significant effects on communication skills, research skills and confidence of the students and insignificant effect on students' CGPA.

    Digital Literacy, Academic Performance, Higher Education Level
    (1) Qaisar Abbas
    PhD Scholar,Department of Education, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shafqat Hussain
    Associate Professor, Department of Education,GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shafqat Rasool
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

19 Pages : 196-206

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).19      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).19      Published : Jun 2022

Exploring the relationship between digital literacy skills and Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) among secondary school teachers

    There is an increasing demand for teachers to present technological pedagogical and content knowledge (TPACK) in their classrooms with the help of their digital literacy skills (DLS). Though the teachers at the secondary school level are provided with digital gadgets, however, the teachers are still struggling with the use of digital tools during the teaching-learning process. Lack of digital literacy might be the cause of this reluctance, so the current study aims to explore the relationship between the digital literacy skills of teachers with respect to Technological, Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK).Data was collected from four hundred school teachers through Digital Literacy Scale (DSL) and TPACK inventory. The results indicate a low level of digital literacy and knowledge of TPACK, identified through descriptive statistics.However, a significantly positive relationship was identified through a significant correlation relationship ((r =.587, p equal or less then .001) between both variables.On the basis of results, more trainings are recommended for teachers on both digital literacy and content pedagogy.

    Technological, Pedagogical and Content Knowledge TPACK, digital pedagogy, Digital Literacy (DL)
    (1) Ruzina khan
    MPhil Graduate, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Fariha Gul
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

09 Pages : 99-115

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).09      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).09      Published : Mar 2025

Digital Literacy and Its Influence on Media Consumption Habits in the Global South

    The research analyzes digital literacy effects on Global South media audience behavior through an assessment of digital tools and proficiency levels on platform interactions. The 21st-century media environment underwent a substantial transformation due to digital technology advancements but this change still affects people differently. Countries in Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia face unique challenges due to limited technology access, high data costs, and low digital literacy levels. This research centers on Kenya together with India and Brazil as its subject area through which investigators conducted interviews and distributed questionnaires to 600 participants. Observations demonstrate that people with advanced digital competency tend to activate social networking sites (SNS) with internet service and contrastingly inexperienced users depend on conventional media tools such as television and radio. The findings demonstrate how Global South countries need improved digital resources and awareness as a solution to close their digital divide.

    Digital Literacy, Media Consumption, Global South, Technology Access, Information Behavior, Digital Divide, Online Media
    (1) Sher Baz Khan
    Research Fellow, Erich Brost Institute for International Journalism, Technical University Dortmund, Germany.