Table 3 Self-ratings of statements of the complete study sample and relevant subgroup comparisons in terms of general digital competence with a focus on knowledge
Statement | Response options Rating from (1) “does not apply at all” to (4) “fully applies” | n (%) | Median (IQR) | Subgroup comparison (p-values) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Job designation** [n] | Gender**,** (mean ranks) [n] | Age*** (correlation coefficient****) [n] | ||||
1. I know most of the functions of the electronic devices I own. (n = 168) | does not apply at all | 0 (0) | 3.0 (1.0) | n.s | 0.004***** (f: 73.93 < m: 91.54) [160] | 0.002***** (-0.225) [162] |
rather does not apply | 23 (13.7) | |||||
rather applies | 77 (45.8) | |||||
fully applies | 68 (40.5) | |||||
2. I have or would have comprehension problems reading electronics and computer magazines. (n = 168) | does not apply at all | 46 (27.4) | 2.0 (2.0) | n.s | 0.045***** (f: 85.37 > m: 70.38) [160] | 0.003***** (0.204) [162] |
rather does not apply | 55 (32.7) | |||||
rather applies | 50 (29.8) | |||||
fully applies | 17 (10.1) | |||||
3. It is easy for me to learn how to operate an electronic device. (n = 169) | does not apply at all | 3 (1.8) | 3.0 (1.0) | n.s | 0.001***** (f: 76.29 < m: 97.16) [161] | < 0.001***** (-0.283) [163] |
rather does not apply | 15 (8.9) | |||||
rather applies | 91 (53.8) | |||||
fully applies | 60 (35.5) | |||||
4. I am knowledgeable about electronic devices. (n = 166) | does not apply at all | 3 (1.8) | 3.0 (1.3) | n.s | 0.001***** (f: 71.87 < m: 95.51) [158] | 0.018***** (-0.168) [160] |
rather does not apply | 38 (22.9) | |||||
rather applies | 97 (58.4) | |||||
fully applies | 28 (16.9) | |||||