Technology Readiness and Digital Competence as Determinants of Technology Adaptation

Authors

  • Muhamad Galy Njoman Ari Pribowo Politeknik Manufaktur Negeri Bangka Belitung, Indonesia.
  • Hendrik Ali Politeknik Manufaktur Negeri Bangka Belitung, Indonesia.
  • Redi Alamsyah Politeknik Manufaktur Negeri Bangka Belitung, Indonesia.
  • Jihan Kalila Politeknik Manufaktur Negeri Bangka Belitung, Indonesia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31851/jmwe.v23i3.22708

Keywords:

Technology Readiness, Digital Competence, Technology Adaptation

Abstract

Digital transformation requires students to possess adequate technological readiness and digital competence in order to adapt to rapidly evolving technologies. This study aims to analyze the partial and simultaneous effects of Technology Readiness and Digital Competence on students’ Technology Adaptation. The study employed a quantitative approach with an associative research design. The population consisted of 90 first-semester students enrolled in the Digital Business Study Program, and total sampling was applied so that all members of the population were included as respondents. Primary data were collected through questionnaires using a Likert scale and analyzed using multiple linear regression. The results show that Technology Readiness has a positive and significant effect on Technology Adaptation, with a t-value of 4.092 and a significance level of 0.000 < 0.05. Digital Competence also has a positive and significant effect on Technology Adaptation, with a t-value of 5.021 and a significance level of 0.000 < 0.05. Simultaneously, Technology Readiness and Digital Competence significantly affect Technology Adaptation, as indicated by an F-value of 34.726 and a significance level of 0.000 < 0.05. The model explains approximately 44.4% of the variation in Technology Adaptation, while the remaining variation is influenced by other factors outside the model. The standardized beta coefficients indicate that Digital Competence (β = 0.468) contributes relatively more strongly than Technology Readiness (β = 0.381). Therefore, technological readiness supported by strong digital competence is an important factor in enhancing students’ ability to adapt to technological developments.

Keywords:

Technology Readiness, Digital Competence, Technology Adaptation.

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2026-10-24

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Vol. 23 No. 3 (2026): Jurnal Media Wahana Ekonomika, Oktober 2026

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