scholarly journals Information and Communication Technology Use Capacity Within Extension Networks: Development and Preliminary Validation of an Empirical Scale

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 15-31
Author(s):  
Kevan Lamm ◽  
Alexa Lamm ◽  
Kristin Davis ◽  
Catherine Sanders ◽  
Alyssa Powell
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Information Transfer ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Advisory Services ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Decision Making Capacity ◽  
Preliminary Validation ◽  
Information And Communication

Advancing information and communication technologies (ICTs) has become central to international agricultural and extension development efforts. ICTs are crucial in facilitating information transfer, ensuring stakeholder access to information, and increasing the decision- making capacity of smallholder farmers. The research presented here introduces an instrument developed to quantify perceptions of ICT use capacity within international extension networks. The aggregate scale was verified for content validity, response process validity, internal structure validity, and consequential validity informing its use. The instrument was administered to network members (n = 122) associated with the Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was conducted with measures of correlation and reliability analysed. Six factors were extracted and analysed further. The resulting Perceptions of ICT Use scale and factors can be used as reliable instruments for quantifying perceptions of ICT use capacity, enhancing international extension network needs assessments, and informing policies and practices which maximize ICT capacity. Keywords: information communication technology (ICT); scale development; rural advisory services; international extension; capacity assessment

16Up: Outline of a Study Investigating Wellbeing and Information and Communication Technology Use in Adolescent Twins

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 345-357
Author(s):  
Brittany L. Mitchell ◽  
Katherine M. Kirk ◽  
Kerrie McAloney ◽  
Margaret J. Wright ◽  
Tracey A. Davenport ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Physical And Mental Health ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Hair Samples ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Study Participants

AbstractThe ‘16Up’ study conducted at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute from January 2014 to December 2018 aimed to examine the physical and mental health of young Australian twins aged 16−18 years (N = 876; 371 twin pairs and 18 triplet sets). Measurements included online questionnaires covering physical and mental health as well as information and communication technology (ICT) use, actigraphy, sleep diaries and hair samples to determine cortisol concentrations. Study participants generally rated themselves as being in good physical (79%) and mental (73%) health and reported lower rates of psychological distress and exposure to alcohol, tobacco products or other substances than previously reported for this age group in the Australian population. Daily or near-daily online activity was almost universal among study participants, with no differences noted between males and females in terms of frequency or duration of internet access. Patterns of ICT use in this sample indicated that the respondents were more likely to use online information sources for researching physical health issues than for mental health or substance use issues, and that they generally reported partial levels of satisfaction with the mental health information they found online. This suggests that internet-based mental health resources can be readily accessed by adolescent Australians, and their computer literacy augurs well for future access to online health resources. In combination with other data collected as part of the ongoing Brisbane Longitudinal Twin Study, the 16Up project provides a valuable resource for the longitudinal investigation of genetic and environmental contributions to phenotypic variation in a variety of human traits.

scholarly journals Attitude and potential benefits of modern information and communication technology use and telemedicine in cross-sectoral solid organ transplant care

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Holderried ◽  
Ansgar Hoeper ◽  
Friederike Holderried ◽  
Nils Heyne ◽  
Silvio Nadalin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Organ Transplant ◽  
Solid Organ Transplant ◽  
Solid Organ ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Modern Information

AbstractSituations like the COVID-19 pandemic urgently require the implementation of eHealth for vulnerable patient populations. Here we quantitatively evaluate use and potential of modern information and communication technology (ICT) in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. We conducted a structured, questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study that was addressed to patients after kidney, liver, pancreas, or combined transplantation. We focused on: sociodemographic data, present use of digital technologies in daily life and for health reasons, patients’ eHealth literacy, and their overall attitude towards eHealth. A total of 234 patients completed the questionnaire. Most of the patients (90%) have a web-enabled computer, 78.2% have a smartphone, and 71.8% regularly search the internet for health-related information. Sixty-eight percent would like to receive discharge summaries online, and 54% would like to chat online with their physicians. Even though ICT use in daily life was age-related, no significant difference could be shown for health reasons or the type of transplanted organ. Modern ICT use is predominantly accepted for health reasons by SOT recipients. Regardless of the transplanted organ, a deeper integration of eHealth has potential for improving cross-sectoral care. To successfully implement eHealth technologies in cross-sectoral care future research should include online physician–patient communication, data security, data safety, and the aspects of quality and safety of care.

scholarly journals Index of information and communication technology use in labour administration: its need, its pertinence and its potential use

2018 ◽  
Vol 86 (2) ◽  
pp. 240-260
Author(s):  
Anna M. Galazka ◽  
Malcolm J. Beynon ◽  
Tim Edwards
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Employment Services ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Geographical Variations ◽  
Labour Dispute ◽  
Level Information ◽  
Information And Communication

This article examines the variation in the level of use of information and communication technologies by national bodies of labour administrations across 81 different countries. Extending empirical research on the state of information and communication technology use, it introduces a prototype index of country-level information and communication technology use. The index allows for the exposition of the contributions of sub-dimensions of information and communication technology use, including labour inspection, public employment services and labour dispute prevention and settlement. Graphical evidence showing sub-index and final index formulations for individual countries is given, along with graphical evidence of the country-level ranking and geographical variations of information and communication technology use (including the sub-dimensions of this use). The future potential of the prescribed approach is demonstrated by offering possible explanations behind the results on a sample of countries.

scholarly journals THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY: EXAMINING OUTCOMES OF TECHNOLOGY USE AMONG OLDER ADULTS

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S194-S194
Author(s):  
Shelia Cotten ◽  
Shelia R Cotten ◽  
Travis Kadylak
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The United States ◽  
Negative Outcomes ◽  
Mobile Phone Use ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Nationally Representative

Abstract Older adults are increasingly using information and communication technologies (ICTs) to communicate with social ties, gather information to make decisions, and for entertainment purposes. Research is increasingly showing that using ICTs has a range of potential benefits for older adults. However, less research examines the potential negative outcomes of ICT use for older adults. Data from a nationally representative sample of older adults in the United States is used to examine positive and negative outcomes of ICT use. Traditional well-being and social connection outcomes are examined as well as new stressors associated with mobile phone use. Our findings suggest that ICT use has varying effects on older adults, depending upon the type, level, and purposes of use. Implications are discussed for entities seeking to encourage ICT use to enhance health and quality of life among older adults.

scholarly journals Discovering unique profiles of adolescent information and communication technology (ICT) use: Are ICT use preferences associated with identity and behaviour development?

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Kurek ◽  
Paul E. Jose ◽  
Jaimee Stuart
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Latent Profile Analysis ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
The Impact

Over the course of the last seven years, the average weekly screen-time of youth has dramatically increased. The present study was designed to better understand how young people utilise multiple types of information and communication technology (ICT) in their everyday lives and how these preferences may be associated with key aspects of their development. To this end, the present study was designed to explore whether specific profiles of technology usage would be associated with key characteristics of identity and behaviour. To identify groups of adolescents who share similar technology use habits, a sample of 933 adolescents reported on their time spent interacting with various digital communication devices and associated platforms. Utilizing a latent profile analysis, four distinct profiles of technology use preferences emerged. Then, a series of linear regressions were calculated to investigate the degree to which class membership predicted indicators of identity and problem behaviours. The findings suggest that important concepts of both identity and behaviour are associated with individual ICT usage preferences. Acknowledging the cross-sectional nature of the data, it is suggested that the impact of clusters of communication technology use on adolescent development should be investigated with longitudinal data.

scholarly journals Information and Communication Technology Use in Community-Dwelling Persons Living with Dementia

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 653-654
Author(s):  
Kyung Hee Lee ◽  
Ji Yeon Lee ◽  
Bora Kim
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Observational Studies ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Group 2

Abstract Although many persons living with dementia still remain living in the community, they encounter many difficulties due to cognitive and physical impairment. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) could be helpful to protect persons living with dementia from risky events and monitor changes in physical function. This study aimed to review studies regarding ICT usage to monitor physical activity and safety in community-dwelling persons living with dementia. We searched quantitative studies that utilized ICT to monitor physical activity and safety published from 2011 to 2020 through five databases; 24 studies were included in the systematic review. Most studies (79%) were observational studies and conducted in North America or Europe (75%). In terms of ICT usage, the most frequently used type was a wearable device (96%); data such as physical activity, gait, and circadian rhythms were gathered. The ICT data were utilized for: 1) comparing ICT data within dementia group or with normal cognition group; 2) exploring a relationship with other variables in observational studies; 3) measuring an outcome of the experimental studies; and 4) determining feasibility of a sensor itself. Less than half of the studies met all five criteria in quality assessment. We found the ICT is being used in various ways in research for community-dwelling persons living with dementia. However, we are uncertain about the effectiveness of ICT use and the quality of studies. Future studies with rigorous study design are needed to provide better evidence for ICT use in persons living with dementia.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY USE ON EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-47
Author(s):  
Akinwumi Olajumoke ◽  
◽  
Babalola Yemisi ◽  
Alegbeleye Gabriel ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Effective Administration ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Senior Secondary Schools ◽  
Senior Secondary

This study investigated information and communication technology use on effective administration of senior secondary schools. It evaluated the extent of use of the various ICT devices and their influence on the administration of secondary schools. To guide the study, one research question and one hypothesis were tested. The design used for the study was survey design and the population comprised the school administrators involved in the running of the schools on a daily basis and these were the principals, vice- principals and heads of the various subjects’ departments in the public senior schools in Lagos State, Nigeria. The instrument for data collection was a 19-item questionnaire while means and t-test statistics were used for data analysis. Findings from the study showed ICT use has a significant positive influence on the effective administrations of public senior secondary schools in Lagos state. Additionally, the study found that the level of ICT use for administrative purposes in public senior secondary schools in Lagos State was moderate. The ICT devices highly utilized were photocopiers and mobile telephones. While printer, computer systems, social media, e-mails services, internet, and scanners were moderately utilized. However, ICT devices like projectors and smart boards were rarely utilized. The study recommends the provision of the necessary ICT equipment and infrastructure in an enabling physical and psychological technological environment for effective public secondary school administration.

Always Connected: Technology Use Increases Technostress Among Public Managers

2021 ◽  
pp. 027507402110503
Author(s):  
Leonor Camarena ◽  
Federica Fusi
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Electronic Monitoring ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Public Organizations ◽  
Private Life ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Public Managers ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Personal Use

Despite the growing use and adoption of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in government, few studies investigate how ICTs impact the well-being of public managers in the workplace. Information system and psychology studies define “technostress” as a form of stress stemming from the social and technical changes brought by ICTs use. Public managers likely experience technostress as ICTs become pervasive in their professional and private life and add new demands to their workload. Using nationwide 2014 survey data of 2,500 local government managers, we focus on technology use and individual and organizational practices around ICT use to investigate their effect on technostress. We find that ICT use for professional purposes increases technostress, but public organizations can reduce technostress by providing policies and guidelines on ICT use. Personal use of ICTs and electronic monitoring do not affect technostress. We discuss implications for technology and human resource management in public organizations.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Use by Southern Colleges Teachers in Balqa Applied University

2014 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 3983-3989
Author(s):  
Sami A Tarawneh ◽  
Sattam R Allahawiah
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Faculty Members ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Ict Use ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level

This research was conducted to study the factors affecting the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by Southern Colleges Teachers in Balqa applied university teachers. The results of this study indicate that even though a majority of respondents use ICT in teaching activities. The descriptive results indicated that teachers had high level of knowledge and skill in applying ICT. In addition, computer and internet are available to majority of respondents. It appeared from the findings of this research that technologies are used at the high level. Providing more availability of ICT to teachers as the most producers of the information and knowledge will be essential. The findings of regression analysis also showed that the skill in using ICT explained 3.63 of extent to which faculty members used ICT variance. This result refers to the fact that holding educational courses aiming at increasing people’s familiarity and knowledge about ICT will improve the usage of these technologies.

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