Effect of the level of digital literacy of dental hygienists on occupational self-efficacy and organizational commitment
10.11149/jkaoh.2022.46.2.99
- Author:
Ji-eun YANG
1
;
Jaeman WOO
;
Sung-Joon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dentistry, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2022;46(2):99-105
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objectives:This study aims to assess dental hygienists’ level of digital literacy and its effect on occupational self-efficacy and organizational commitment.
Methods:The online survey results, obtained from 307 respondents, were statistically analyzed using frequency analysis, t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis with the IBM SPSS 20.0 software.
Results:The factors affecting the technology portion of digital literacy included age (P＜0.001), years in career (P＜0.001), number of personnel in workplace (P=0.009), level of education (P=0.001), region of workplace (P=0.002), and form of workplace (P=0.021). The factors affecting the application portion of digital literacy included age (P＜0.001), years in career (P=0.009), and number of personnel in the workplace (P=0.008). The level of occupational self-efficacy positively affected the technology portion of digital literacy, while organizational commitment positively affected the technology portion and negatively affected the application portion of digital literacy.
Conclusions:Although this study has limitations, it carries significance as a survey of dental hygienists’ digital literacy standing. To adapt to and function in the current society of digital informatics, ongoing education and research on digital literacy are warranted.
