UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT’S’ UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC DATABASES IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES OF KASHERE: INFLUENCE OF PERCEIVED EASE OF USE AND PERSONALITY TRAITS

Andrew Temboge, CLN; Musa Yila UMAR, CLN (PhD); Njeze Miracle Eka

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT’S’ UTILIZATION OF ELECTRONIC DATABASES IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES OF KASHERE: INFLUENCE OF PERCEIVED EASE OF USE AND PERSONALITY TRAITS

Andrew Temboge, CLN, Musa Yila UMAR, CLN (PhD), Njeze Miracle Eka

Abstract

This study explores the influence of perceived ease of use and personality traits on the use of electronic databases by undergraduate students of the Federal University of Kashere. The objectives encompassed assessing the extent of database utilization, understanding perceived ease of use, identifying personality traits, and exploring their combined influence on database usage. The study employed a survey research design. The population of the study comprised all 4802, 400 level students drawn from five (5) faculties: Agricultural Science, Education, Science, Social Science, and Management Science. The sample size of the study is three hundred and seventy-six (376) 400 level students selected in from different departments. This study adopted a multi-stage sampling technique. The study found that the extent of undergraduate students’ utilization electronic databases for academic information is high (Mean=3.62). The study found high level of perceived ease of use of electronic databases (Mean=3.38). The result also revealed high level of personality traits among students (Mean=2.93). Finally, the study indicated that both perceived ease of use and personality traits significantly predict the utilization of electronic databases among undergraduate students (R2 = .169, P<.05). The study concluded that both perceived ease of use and personality traits significantly predict the utilization of electronic databases. The study, therefore, recommended that University management should offer continuous technical support to address challenges students encounter when accessing electronic databases and prioritize initiatives aimed at improving students' digital skills, particularly in navigating and utilizing electronic databases. Lastly, students should imbibe collaborative learning environments where students can collaborate with peers in utilizing electronic databases for group projects and research activities.

Keywords

Utilization; Electronic; Databases; Personality Trait; Undergraduate; Students

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