DETERMINANTS OF DIGITAL WELL-BEING AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN KYRGYZSTAN
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n4.3763Palavras-chave:
Cross-Sectional Survey, Digital Transformation, Digital Well-Being, Psychosocial Factor, University StudentResumo
This research looks at the digital well-being of university students in Kyrgyzstan and the factors that shape it. Digital transformation today affects not only education but also everyday life, a connection that is especially worth examining in relation to technology and young people. The study was carried out with 501 students from three state universities in Bishkek. It used a cross-sectional, correlational survey design. Data came from a demographic form and the Digital Well-Being Scale (DWS), which was translated and adapted into Kyrgyz. Tests showed that the three original dimensions of the scale were preserved. Overall, the students reported moderate levels of digital satisfaction, responsible and safe use of digital tools, and emotional well-being in online spaces. Statistical tests (t-test and ANOVA) did not show significant differences by gender, age, income, place of residence, or daily internet time. One minor exception was a weak negative link between grade level and digital well-being. All in all, the results show that demographic features on their own are not enough to explain digital well-being. What matters more are personal attitudes toward technology, the way people stay aware of their own digital use, and the broader psychosocial environment they live in. Examining the issue from a Kyrgyz context provides a distinct perspective and enriches the existing literature. At the same time, it also underlines that future studies should approach digital well-being with broader and more diverse research frameworks.
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