The Influence of Digital Literacy and Classroom Climate on Learning Outcomes Through Self-Efficacy as a Mediating Variable
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https://doi.org/10.55927/ijsd.v5i3.26Keywords:
Digital Literacy, Classroom Climate, Self-Efficacy, Learning Outcomes, SEM-PLSAbstract
This study aims to analyze the influence of digital literacy and classroom climate on learning outcomes through students' self-efficacy in Economics. The study uses a quantitative approach with SEM-PLS analysis. The results show that digital literacy and classroom climate have a positive and significant effect on both learning outcomes and students' self-efficacy. In addition, self-efficacy also has a positive and significant effect on learning outcomes and can mediate the influence of digital literacy and classroom climate on students' learning outcomes. Therefore, digital literacy, classroom climate, and self-efficacy play an important role in improving students' learning outcomes
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