IJELR: International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion
Vol 8, No 1 (2026): May

Digital Literacy and Self-Concept of Orphanage Children: Evidence from West Aceh

Raudhatun Nafisah (Universitas Teuku Umar)
Firman Parlindungan (Universitas Teuku Umar)
Lora Regina Manurung (Universitas Teuku Umar)
Amin Dehghan (Samarkand State Institute of Foreign Languages)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2026

Abstract

The objective of this study is to determine the relationship between digital literacy and self-concept of orphanage children. Quantitative approach with a correlation research design was employed. The population of the study were orphanage children in West Aceh Regency. A total of 41 orphanage children was selected as the sample through purposive sampling technique. Data collection in this study used a questionnaire with a Likert scale that had met the requirements of validity and reliability. Data analysis used Pearson Product Moment correlation analysis with SPSS software. The Pearson product–moment correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant, positive association between digital literacy and self-concept among children living in orphanages in West Aceh, r = .611, p < .001 (two-tailed). The correlation coefficient indicates a moderately strong positive relationship which suggests that higher levels of digital literacy are associated with higher levels of self-concept. Therefore, it is crucial to integrate structured digital literacy programs with activities that promote confidence, self-efficacy, and responsible technology use to support children's overall psychological and educational development.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

IJELR

Publisher

Subject

Religion Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Other

Description

International Journal of Education, Language, and Religion (IJELR) is a scientific journal published binually on May and November. IJELR seeks to develop knowledge and practice in the three domains of its title (education, language, and religion) and the relations between them. It welcomes research ...