INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CHANGES IN EDUCATION
Research Article
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Exploring the Relationship Between Technology Skills and Research Perception Among Postgraduate Students in Indian Higher Education

Adit Gupta 1 * ,
Bindu Dua 1
1 MIER College of Education, India* Corresponding Author
International Journal of Changes in Education, 3(4), 2026, 451-468, https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewIJCE52026732
Online publication date: Oct 29, 2025
Publication date: Aug 14, 2026
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ABSTRACT

This study examines the relationship between postgraduate students’ technology skills and their perceptions of research, utilizing two psychometrically validated tools: the Technology Skills Assessment Tool (TSAT) and the Research Perception Scale (RPS). The research was conducted among 117 Master of Arts MA and M.Ed. students across government and private higher education institutions in India. The study employed a purely quantitative design using random sampling. Results from reliability analysis and exploratory factor analysis confirmed the internal consistency and construct validity of both instruments. Descriptive statistics indicated a moderate to high level of technology proficiency and positive research perception among students. Pearson’s correlation revealed significant associations between key technology domains (e.g., digital literacy, data analysis) and research confidence, motivation, and aspirations. Multiple regression analysis further established that digital skills significantly predicted students’ perceptions across different dimensions of research engagement. Additionally, no significant differences were observed across gender, program, or institution type. These findings highlight the relevance of embedding digital skill development into postgraduate curricula to strengthen research competence. The study concludes with implications for curriculum planners, teacher educators, and researchers, recommending the adoption of digitally enriched, practice-oriented research training in higher education.

KEYWORDS

technology skills research perception postgraduate students digital literacy higher education

CITATION (APA)

Gupta, A., & Dua, B. (2026). Exploring the Relationship Between Technology Skills and Research Perception Among Postgraduate Students in Indian Higher Education. International Journal of Changes in Education, 3(4), 451-468. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewIJCE52026732
Harvard
Gupta, A., and Dua, B. (2026). Exploring the Relationship Between Technology Skills and Research Perception Among Postgraduate Students in Indian Higher Education. International Journal of Changes in Education, 3(4), pp. 451-468. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewIJCE52026732
Vancouver
Gupta A, Dua B. Exploring the Relationship Between Technology Skills and Research Perception Among Postgraduate Students in Indian Higher Education. International Journal of Changes in Education. 2026;3(4):451-68. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewIJCE52026732
AMA
Gupta A, Dua B. Exploring the Relationship Between Technology Skills and Research Perception Among Postgraduate Students in Indian Higher Education. International Journal of Changes in Education. 2026;3(4), 451-468. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewIJCE52026732
Chicago
Gupta, Adit, and Bindu Dua. "Exploring the Relationship Between Technology Skills and Research Perception Among Postgraduate Students in Indian Higher Education". International Journal of Changes in Education 2026 3 no. 4 (2026): 451-468. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewIJCE52026732
MLA
Gupta, Adit et al. "Exploring the Relationship Between Technology Skills and Research Perception Among Postgraduate Students in Indian Higher Education". International Journal of Changes in Education, vol. 3, no. 4, 2026, pp. 451-468. https://doi.org/10.47852/bonviewIJCE52026732

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