Digital Fatigue among Students in Current Covid-19 Pandemic: A Study of Higher Education

Abstract

Purpose: TPresent study attempted to measure the level of digital fatigue among the students from University of Jammu (J&K). Study further examines the impact of multiple online platforms used by faculty and technology overload on digital fatigue among students in selected university. Design/Methodology/Approach: A survey approach was employed to collect data from a total of 400 students from selected university. Data was examined statistically by using structural educational modelling (SEM). Findings: Results indicated that multiple online platforms and technology overload have a significant positive impact on student's digital fatigue. Practical Implications: Study highlights that special focus and effort are required to cope up with the digital fatigue among the students. The students should be provided with the proper support to handle the technology, single online platform should be encouraged for online learnig to enhance the student well being. Originality/Value: This research to the small but increasing body of knowledge on a topic that is important to both academics and practitioners. The current study looks at the many reasons of digital fatigue caused by an overreliance on technology in the online education system.