The effects of digital literacy on digital self-efficacy and career preparation behavior of tourism-majoring university students: the moderating effect of ICT importance perception level

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The aim is to explore the structural relationship between digital literacy, digital self-efficacy, and career preparation behavior among tourism-majoring university students.
Survey conducted with 300 tourism students from four-year colleges in South Korea.
Data analyzed using descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling.
Examined the moderating effect of ICT importance perception on the relationship between digital self-efficacy and career preparation behavior.
Sub-factors of digital literacy positively impact digital self-efficacy, with significant effects from adaptability, basic ICT skills, and job application abilities.
Digital self-efficacy positively influences career preparation behavior, indicating belief in digital skills drives practical career actions.
A significant moderating effect of ICT importance perception on the relationship between digital self-efficacy and career preparation behavior was confirmed.

Demonstrates how digital literacy influences self-efficacy and career behavior in university tourism students, indicating the role of ICT perception.

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