The Influence of Background Factors on the Level of Computer Literacy In Sabah, Malaysia

Abstract

Communication technology is among the most complex and rapidly evolving technologies globally. In the area of interpersonal connectedness, its progress is especially noticeable. Human interaction has evolved to provide faster and more efficient connections than ever before, starting with telephones and telegrams and continuing with computers, satellites, and smartphones. Indeed, both in terms of social ethics and culture, this evolution has had a significant impact on and changed lifestyle norms. Computers and smartphones are now necessary for every person to support both official and informal daily contacts, including those in the workplace, due to the quick growth of communication technologies. The current study was carried out to evaluate the degree of computer literacy in society in accordance with this global upsurge in the use of communication technology. The instrument created by Lau and Yuen (2014) was used in this study, which included 1,228 respondents from the districts of Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, and Tawau. According to the findings, Sabah's citizens have a high degree of computer literacy. It was discovered that factors including gender, education, income, and work significantly impacted society's level of computer literate.