Problematic Use of ICTs in Trainee Teachers during COVID-19: A Sex-Based Analysis

The excessive use of ICTs is a growing problem among young people. The social isolation caused by COVID-19 can increase these inappropriate behaviour. This study aims at analysing the problematic use of ICTs in trainee teachers based on the gender variable before and after the COVID-19 lockdown base...

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Published in:Contemporary educational technology 2021-10, Vol.13 (4), p.ep314
Main Authors: Colomo Magaña, Ernesto, Cívico Ariza, Andrea, Ruiz Palmero, Julio, Sánchez Rivas, Enrique
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictive Behavior
At Risk Persons
Computer & video games
Coronaviruses
COVID-19
Females
Foreign Countries
Gender
Gender Differences
Handheld Devices
Internet
Interpersonal Relationship
Online Courses
Pandemics
Preservice Teachers
School Closing
Social Isolation
Social Media
Telecommunications
Trainees
Undergraduate Students
Video Games
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Summary:The excessive use of ICTs is a growing problem among young people. The social isolation caused by COVID-19 can increase these inappropriate behaviour. This study aims at analysing the problematic use of ICTs in trainee teachers based on the gender variable before and after the COVID-19 lockdown based on the gender variable. A longitudinal panel design was carried out with pre-test and post-test measurements based on the gender variable. The sample consisted of 147 students from the Faculty of Education at the University of Malaga who were tested using a validated instrument: MULTICAGE-TIC. The results show that women used ICTs at a higher risk than men before lockdown, except for video games. During lockdown, men obtain higher scores than women in all the analysed ICTs (except for mobile phones). Both genders reach dependency level in all ICTs except for video games in women. The significant increase in all ICTs shows that the effects of the pandemic, such as restrictions on mobility and social interaction, have influenced such growth.
ISSN:1309-517X
1309-517X
DOI:10.30935/cedtech/10988