A survey of 786 Chinese college students found a positive association between digital lifestyle and digital literacy, with more frequent use of digital self-control tools acting as a positive moderator.
Key findings
- Digital lifestyle was positively associated with digital literacy, more frequent self-control-tool use strengthened that association, and some gender differences were reported; the abstract did not provide effect sizes.
Why this matters globally
The study suggests digital-literacy programs should consider both digital participation and behavioral self-regulation rather than technical skills alone.
Thai researcher contribution
A Dhurakij Pundit University-affiliated researcher contributed to research conducted in China; this is academic collaboration, not evidence from Thai students.
Limitations to consider
The data came from China, not Thailand. Cross-sectional self-reporting creates common-method bias; effect sizes were absent from the abstract, and frequency does not capture quality of tool use.