Students’ Digital Literacy and Its Impact on Sustainable Behavior in College Campuses: A Study of Undergraduate Students in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
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https://doi.org/10.64882/ijrt.v14.iS1.1120Keywords:
Digital Literacy, Sustainable Behavior, Higher Education, College Students, Campus Sustainability, MoradabadAbstract
Purpose: This study investigates the relationship between students’ digital literacy levels and their sustainable behavior on college campuses in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. The research aims to determine whether digital literacy influences activities such as responsible technology use, participation in sustainable initiatives, and adoption of eco-friendly practices.
Sample: Data were collected from 117 undergraduate students across three colleges in Moradabad using a structured survey questionnaire.
Area: Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Results: Findings indicate a significant positive relationship between digital literacy and sustainable behavior among students. Students with higher digital literacy exhibited increased participation in sustainability initiatives, better awareness of eco-friendly digital practices, and more consistent adoption of digital tools that support sustainability.
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