Impact of Digitalization on Study Habits among Minority Students

Authors

  • Simarjeet Kaur Chandigarh University, India
  • Kamaljeet Kaur Chandigarh University, India
  • Rohan Verma Chandigarh University, India
  • Aprajita Chandigarh University, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/6bq01b79

Keywords:

minority students, digitalization, punjab, social media, government schools

Abstract

This research report examines the impact of digitalization on minority pupils' study habits in government schools in the Punjabi regions of Ropar and Mohali. The study employs a survey method to gather data, allowing for a systematic analysis of the attitudes, behaviors, and experiences of minority students in utilizing digital tools for academic purposes. In all, 625 students were administered, comprising 325 males and 300 females between the age group of 14 to 15 years in the ninth grade. It investigates whether digital tools contribute to enhanced learning outcomes, collaboration opportunities, and access to educational resources, or if they exacerbate existing disparities in educational attainment, such as the digital divide.

 

Author Biographies

  • Simarjeet Kaur, Chandigarh University, India

    SIMARJEET KAUR, is a researcher and Assistant Professor working in Department of Education at University institute of Teachers Training and Research, Chandigarh University, Gharuan. She has around 10 Years of teaching experience. Her research areas include educational Psychology, Child Development, Special Education.

  • Kamaljeet Kaur, Chandigarh University, India

    KAMALJEET KAUR received Ph.D. (Education) from department of Education as a Regular Research Fellow. Presently she is an Associate Professor at University Institute of Teachers Training and Research, Chandigarh University. She has around 11 years of research and teaching experience Her area of research incudes technology usage by adolescents, parenting style and peer relationships.

  • Rohan Verma, Chandigarh University, India

    ROHAN VERMA is a student of Chandigarh University. His research domains are Educational Psychology, Management and Mathematics.

  • Aprajita, Chandigarh University, India

    APRAJITA is a student in Department of Education at University institute of Teachers Training and Research, Chandigarh University, Gharuan. Her research domains are Mathematics, Educational Psychology and mental health.

     

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Published

2025-05-25

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Underrepresented & Minority Progress

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