A digitális intelligencia fejlődésorientált szemléletű megközelítése gazdaságtudományi hallgatók szemszögéből
Digital Intelligence (DQ) through a Growth Mindset Approach: Perspectives of Economics Students

Summary/Abstract: Digital literacy and adaptability are essential in global competition, with education key to mastering evolving technology. This study aims to explore the diverse perspectives underlying students’ levels of digital intelligence (DQ) in connection with a growth mindset, identifying driving and inhibiting forces as well as attitudinal differences influencing their developmental perspectives. The research applied Q-methodology with targeted sampling (46 participants) to examine university students’ perspectives, focusing on the transition between higher education and the professional world. Open-ended questions were analyzed using narrative methods, organizing students’ free-text opinions through an inductive approach. Students’ growth mindset-related beliefs about DQ were grouped into three perspectives: (1) socialethical and digital empathy perspective, (2) digital security and emotional intelligence perspective, and (3) technological literacy and legal awareness perspective.. Key drivers included education, professional support, and fostering awareness alongside the practical applicability of DQ. Inhibitors included low motivation, skepticism about the necessity of development, resistance to external pressure, and the challenges posed by time and resource constraints. Positively inclined students emphasized development opportunities, competitive advantages, influence, and adaptability, while negatively inclined ones highlighted fears of competence erosion, job insecurity, and an uncertain future. The findings underscore the need for educational institutions to prepare students not only with technical skills but also for managing technological changes, providing opportunities for educators to transform curricula. The study also sheds light on the psychological and behavioral aspects of digital learning, contributing to a deeper understanding of the intersection between DQ and a growth mindset.

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