Discriminant analysis reveals distinct digital competence tiers among mothers, highlighting the need to tailor digital literacy programs to baseline proficiency.
Key Points
Digital proficiency varies significantly across maternal skill tiers, separating mothers into novice, basic, independent, and proficient user groups.
Discriminant analysis evaluated 1,000 homemakers using the DigCompEdu framework, identifying four critical skill areas that drive digital competence.
Highlights the need to tailor digital literacy interventions to baseline user levels, while addressing sociodemographic factors to mitigate screen time risks.