Title: Digital Literacy, Academic Self-Efficacy, and Time Management on Academic Achievement among University of Ilorin Students
Authors: Funmilayo Oyetola Adewole
Sunday Omoniyi Obiyinka
Volume: 10
Issue: 7
Pages: 94-100
Publication Date: 2026/07/28
Abstract:
This study investigated the influence of digital literacy, academic self-efficacy, and time management on academic achievement among University of Ilorin students. The study was anchored on Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, which posits that academic performance is influenced by the interaction of personal, behavioural, and environmental factors. A descriptive correlational research design was adopted for the study. The population comprised all undergraduate students of the University of Ilorin, from which a sample of 200 students was selected using a multistage sampling procedure. Data were collected using standardised instruments measuring digital literacy, academic self-efficacy, and time management, while academic achievement was measured using students' cumulative grade point average (CGPA). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation), Pearson Product Moment Correlation, and multiple regression analysis at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed significant positive relationships between digital literacy, academic self-efficacy, time management, and academic achievement (p < .05). The predictor variables jointly exerted a significant influence on academic achievement, accounting for 34.5% of the variance in students' academic performance (Rē = .345, p < .05). Academic self-efficacy emerged as the strongest predictor of academic achievement, followed by time management and digital literacy. The study concluded that students' technological competence, confidence in their academic abilities, and effective self-regulation are critical determinants of academic success, consistent with the propositions of Social Cognitive Theory. It was therefore recommended that university management develop and implement interventions that strengthen students' digital literacy, enhance academic self-efficacy, and promote effective time management practices to improve academic performance.