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Integrating Critical Thinking and Digital Literacy into Technology Acceptance for Online Counseling: A PLS-SEM Study among Muslim University Students Ardi, Zadrian; Ganefri, Ganefri; Putra, Ade Herdian; Hidayat, Hendra; Hidayati, Abna
Islamic Guidance and Counseling Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): Islamic Guidance and Counseling Journal
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Ma'arif NU (IAIMNU) Metro Lampung in collaboration with Asosiasi Bimbingan dan Konseling Indonesia (ABKIN)

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Abstract

The rapid development of digital platforms has transformed the landscape of counseling services in higher education, creating an urgent need to understand their acceptance, especially among Muslim university students in Indonesia. This study aimed to examine the influence of critical thinking and academic performance on technology acceptance in online counseling, with a focus on the mediating role of digital literacy. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected through purposive random sampling from 815 Muslim university students (49 % male; 51% female) at Universitas Negeri Padang and analyzed using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The study employed validated scales for critical thinking, academic performance, digital literacy, and technology acceptance, all of which showed high reliability (Cronbach’s alpha > 0.90). The findings supported the proposed hypotheses, showing that both critical thinking and academic performance significantly influenced digital literacy and technology acceptance. Digital literacy also acted as a significant mediator linking these variables to technology acceptance, confirming its central role in the model. These results underscore the importance of fostering digital competence and academic readiness in promoting effective adoption of online counseling services. The study highlights the need for culturally sensitive digital interventions that align with the ethical and spiritual values of Muslim university students.
Co-Authors Abdi, Reynaldi Putra Abdul Jawad Abdullah, MT, Dr. Rijal Abna Hidayati Abubakari, Mussa Saidi Adi Wirawan Adib Khairuddin, Mohammad Afdal Afdal, Afdal Agariadne Dwinggo Samala Agustin, Safitri Alfaiz Alfaiz Alhadi, Zikri Ambiyar, Ambiyar Andri Gemaini Anori, Sartika Arjoni, Arjoni Asmar Yulastri Astriana Baiti Sinaga Aziz, Ishak Azwar Ananda Dedy Irfan Dori Yuvenda Edy Ervianto Efrizon Elfi Tasrif Eril Syahmaidi, Eril Evi Winingsih, Evi Fahmil Haris Falma, Fris Okta Feng, Xiaohan Fernanda, M Fifi Khoirul Fitriyah Firman Firman Firza Firza Ganefri . Ganefri, - Gatra, Rahmadhan Gusti, Tika Sylviani Gustina, Ade Handoko, Daniel Hanesman Haq, Syaiful Harmanto, Dani Hengki Yandri Henny Yustisia Isa, Mohd Rizal Mohd Ismail, Nur Hidayah Jamaris Jamaris Jaufia, Syakira Aqra Kartini, Ridha Khairul Khairul, Khairul Legiman Slamet Leoparlin, Alfridho Lestari, Adinda Lubis, Agus Fadly Taqwan Manfaah, Siti Nur Marina Putri, Clariza Marpaung, Noveri Mochamad Bruri Triyono Moh Nazar, Nazatul Shiema Mohd Isa, Mohd Rizal Mohd Shukran, Mohd Afizi Muhammad Anwar Muji, Anggarda Muji, Anggarda Paramita Mukhtaruddin, Azharudin Mukminin, Silakhul Nani Nurani Muksin Nofutri, Evi Nordin, Norazah Mohd Noviani, Noviani Noviko, Heri Nur Hidayah Nurahmat, Ilham Nurhalim Nurhalim, Nurhalim Nurhizrah Gistituati Orji, Chibueze Tobias Pebrianti, Laras Perengki Susanto Pezo, Erik Prasetyawan, Daru Putra, Ade Herdian Putra, Dandi Kelana Putri, Elvina Putri, Utari Cahyani Rahmad, Aulia Rahmat Rahmat Rahyul Amri Riki Wahyudi, Riki Risna, Mega Rizal Kurniawan Rusdinal, Rusdinal Ryan Fikri Saari, Erni Marlina SABRINA, ELSA Sakti Hutabarat Sari, Aprilia Tina Lidya Sendayu, Fendahapsari Singgih Septya Suarja, Septya Shabana, Amin Singgih Tri Sulistiyono Siti Fatimah Solfema Suci Ramadhani, Suci Suresh Thanakodi, Suresh Surfa Yondri Susi Herawati Syahputeri, Veva Nellone Syed Zulkiplee, Syed Muzammer Syukhri, - Ta'ali, Ta'ali Tamin, Boy Yendra Tririzky, Reza Umi Anugerah Izzati, Umi Anugerah Utama, Rizky Indra Wahab, Norshahriah Wan Daud, Wan Ab Aziz WIRYO NURYONO Yeka Hendriyani Yulifri Zadrian Ardi