The Role of Digital Information Management in Enhancing Undergraduate Students' Digital Literacy: A Multi-University Analysis

This study explores the role of digital information management in enhancing undergraduate students' digital literacy through a multi-university analysis. Specifically, it investigates the impact of understanding digital practices, using information, finding information, and creating information on students' digital literacy. A quantitative research design was employed, with data collected from undergraduate students at three Sri Lankan universities. Using convenience sampling technique, a total of 120 respondents participated in the study by completing a structured survey questionnaire.
The findings reveal that the experiences of using information and finding information significantly contribute to students’ digital literacy, highlighting their essential role in effective digital information management. However, the study found no significant impact of understanding digital practices or creating information on students’ digital literacy. These results suggest that while practical engagement with information retrieval and utilization is critical, broader conceptual understanding and content creation may require additional contextual or instructional support to influence digital literacy outcomes. This study provides valuable insights into the specific dimensions of digital information management that enhance digital literacy, offering implications for educators and policymakers in designing targeted interventions to develop these skills among undergraduate students..