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Digital literacy, problematic smartphone use and life satisfaction

Expiry Date
: 01/09/2027
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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This study focused on the concept of digital literacy to explain the positive effect of smartphones and the concept of problematic smartphone use (PSU) to explain the negative effect of smartphones.

Keywords: COVID-19 pandemic; digital literacy; problematic smartphone use; life satisfaction

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article was to empirically analyze whether the influence of Digital Literacy and Problematic Smartphone Use on life satisfaction has changed as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. Digital literacy has helped increase access to the information necessary to facilitate various tasks in organizations and at home
  2. Problematic Smartphone Use negatively impacts life satisfaction such as psychological illness, lack of sleep, and difficulties in thinking and concentration
  3. Online learning positively impacts information retention, and less time is taken to complete courses


Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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