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Digital Citizenship Values Among Rural Youth: A Field Study |
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PP: 307-335 |
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doi:10.18576/jsap/140301
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Author(s) |
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N. Safouh,
A. Gadallah,
M. Abdo Al-haq,
D. Mesalam,
R. Khedr,
T. Abu-Esooud,
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Abstract |
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| This paper investigates the values of digital citizenship among rural youth in relation to their Internet usage, focusing on several objectives, including the extent of Internet use, exposure to social media, trust in online content, and the motivations behind Internet engagement. It also assesses the levels of three specific digital citizenship values—self-respect, protection of self and others, and education of self and others—as well as overall digital citizenship values. The study involved a random sample of 367 rural youth aged 20 to 35, with data collected through personal interviews during October and November 2024. Statistical analyses revealed that approximately 79% of participants exhibited low to medium awareness of digital citizenship concepts. Significant differences in digital citizenship values were found based on gender, family type, and employment status, with males and those from nuclear families showing higher values. Additionally, age, education, and daily Internet usage positively contributed to the variation in overall digital citizenship values among rural youth.
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