Digital Competence, Self-Efficacy, and Time Management among Senior High School Students

Author's Information:

Allison Andales

Senior High School Department, UM Peñaplata College, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte, Philippines

Juliet Sevilla

Senior High School Department, UM Peñaplata College, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte, Philippines

Jhennyvic Galvez

Senior High School Department, UM Peñaplata College, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte, Philippines

Jean Mahomas 

Senior High School Department, UM Peñaplata College, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte, Philippines

Joanna Paula Paquiao 

Senior High School Department, UM Peñaplata College, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte, Philippines

Jovenil Bacatan

Senior High School Department, UM Peñaplata College, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte, Philippines

Vol 02 No 07 (2025):Volume 02 Issue 07 July 2025

Page No.: 357-366

Abstract:

This study aimed to determine whether digital competence and self-efficacy significantly influence time management among senior high school students. Stratified random sampling was used, which included 240 students. Through non-experimental quantitative descriptive-correlational research technique, validated questionnaire, Mean, Pearson-Product Moment Correlation Coefficient (Pearson-r), and Multiple Linear Regression Analysis, results revealed that digital competence, self-efficacy, and time management among students were high or oftentimes manifested. The results also showed that digital competence and self-efficacy were significantly correlated with time management. Additionally, digital competence and self-efficacy were significant predictors of time management. However, self-efficacy exhibited a more substantial influence, reinforcing its critical role in time management. The findings suggest that while technical skills contribute to efficient time use, psychological factors such as self-belief play a more decisive role in effective time management. Future studies may investigate the long-term effects of combined digital competence and self-efficacy interventions using longitudinal and experimental designs, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs).

KeyWords:

digital competence, self-efficacy, time management, senior high school students

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