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Validation of Deursen’s Internet of Things skills (IoTs) : Indian gen Z assessment

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pp. 2091–2105Vol. 45Issue 8November 2024DOI: 10.47974/JIOS-1682XML
Received:
07 Feb 2024
Published Online:
18 Dec 2024
Article type:
Research Article
Language:
EN
Article no.:
JIOS-1682
Pages:
2091–2105

Abstract

The Internet of Things and respective skilling is a matter of extensive research. The individuals possessing such skills have paramount advantage over the ones not possessing such skills. Especially in Indian technological landscape, the digital skills and digital inclusion tendencies are gradually transforming yet have not developed to the fullest. The youth foresee immense potential in learning and unlearning the IoT skills and characteristics. The study hence based on validation assessment of Deursen’s Internet of Things skills (IoTs) across Indian generation Z will provide insights into the mechanics and dynamics of perceptions with regard to skill-based prowess. The study leverages two types of skills- related to strategic IoT and operations & data analysis in order to ascertain the skill-based dexterity of the youth. The study relies on CFA and SEM modelling to ascertain the impact. The results and findings of the study will give an important insight into their current IoTs skills, areas where they need to improve or wider impacts on education, policy and industry in India. The findings of the study confirm that there are important differences between women and men in terms of their level of education, as well as among students with different levels of knowledge. The results have shown that, as regards shaping the employability discourse, there is support for Internet of Things skills and differences in them. These findings can help stakeholders better prepare the younger generation for the IoT-driven future.

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