How to Get Information in Online Environments? A Comparison of the Use of Net Generation Tools

Authors : Nazire Burçin Hamutoğlu, Deniz Mertkan Gezgin, Orhan Gemikonakli, Steven Camilleri

Pages : 13-24

Doi:10.30786/jef.754806

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Publication Date : 2021-07-26

Article Type : Research

Abstract :It is anticipated that there will be differences in the use of the Internet and mobile technologies in accessing information amongst the new generations (digital natives) depending on the development level of the country they live in. Globalization further reinforces these differences. In this study, these differences are investigated for three countries having different levels of development: the United Kingdom, Malta, and Turkey. A total of 443 participants are chosen from university universities studying in different departments in 2017-2018 spring term. Variance analysis (ANOVA) has been used in identifying the differences between the study groups’ access to information of the three countries. Findings show differences between the three countries in the use of social networks such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat. In addition, there are differences in the use of mobile technology devices Notebook, Tablet and Smartphones in accessing information. Finally, differences were identified in the use of information sources in accessing information. These differences are in the use of search engines, wiki, social networks, blogs, and digital libraries. No differences were found in terms of digital newspapers. The findings are discussed comparatively with reference to the scholarly work done in the field and recommendations are given.
Keywords : Accessing information, net generation tools, ANOVA, comparative study