Khizanah al-Hikmah : Jurnal Ilmu Perpustakaan, Informasi, dan Kearsipan
Vol 11 No 2 (2023): December

The Effects of Digital Amnesia on Knowledge Construction and Memory Retention

Musa, Nazaruddin (Unknown)
Mukhtaruddin (Unknown)
Bakkara, Viona Febiyola (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Dec 2023

Abstract

The growing usage of digital technologies raised concerns regarding the possible adverse effects of digital amnesia, in which people forget readily available knowledge saved in their gadgets. This study investigated the effects of digital amnesia on memory retention and knowledge construction through experiment studies. The tasks given to the participants required either digital devices or more conventional memory storage and retrieval methods. Memory performance and knowledge construction were assessed through various tests and assessments. The findings indicated that excessive reliance on digital devices for information storage led to digital amnesia. Participants who used digital tools exhibited lower memory retention and shallower information processing compared to those employing traditional memory strategies. The results highlighted the negative implications of digital amnesia for memory retention and knowledge construction. Striking a balance between reliance on digital tools and active engagement in memory processes was crucial. Actively encoding and retrieving information can mitigate risks associated with shallow processing and information overload.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JIPKH

Publisher

Subject

Library & Information Science

Description

KHIZANAH AL-HIKMAH adalah jurnal yang diterbitkan oleh Program Studi Ilmu Perpustakaan, Fakultas Adab dan Humaniora, Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Alauddin Makassar sejak Januari 2013. Terbit dua kali setahun pada bulan Januari – Juni dan Juli – Desember. Berisi tulisan ilmiah dan ...