Teknologi Digital dan Literasi Remaja: Kajian tentang Kemampuan Berbahasa, Pemahaman Membaca, dan Minat Baca
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https://doi.org/10.67315/gentabangsa.v1i04.175Keywords:
digital technology, adolescent literacy, language skills, reading comprehension, reading interestAbstract
This study examines the relationship between digital technology use and adolescent literacy, particularly language skills, reading comprehension, and reading interest. A literature review method was employed by analyzing relevant scholarly publications descriptively and thematically. The findings indicate that digital technology provides opportunities for literacy development through broader information access, diverse reading materials, and expanded communication spaces. However, excessive digital media use, particularly for entertainment, may reduce concentration, reading comprehension, and reading habits. The relationship between digital technology and adolescent literacy is influenced by usage purposes, content characteristics, time management, and parental and teacher guidance. Therefore, digital technology should be utilized critically, appropriately, and responsibly to support adolescent literacy development.
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