Exploring the Nexus of Digital Divide, Equity, and Student Adjustment in E-Learning Environment

The rapid advancements in digital technology have changed the teaching and learning process across the world. E-learning was once optional, but it is now essential to education after the COVID-19 pandemic. Institutions shifted the teaching and learning activities for continuing education into digital modes. This transformation created opportunities for flexible and innovative learning. However, it also resulted in significant challenges, including unequal access to the internet and digital devices. These challenges are called the digital divide, and this divide affects the students’ educational, social, and psychological adjustment in digital learning environments