EPISTEMIC BELIEFS, INFORMATION-SEEKING SELF-EFFICACY, AND DIGITAL COMPETENCIES AS FACTORS FOSTERING STUDENTS' INDEPENDENT THINKING IN THE MODERN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Authors

  • Malika Sobirova Muradovna Independent researcher at Urgench State University Named after Abu Rayhan Beruni

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23693067

Keywords:

independent thinking, epistemic views, digital competencies, information literacy, self-efficacy, students.

Abstract

This article analyzes the interconnection between students' epistemic perspectives, self-efficacy in information retrieval, and digital competencies within the modern educational environment. The study involved 170 students and examined the correlation between digital competencies, views on knowledge and the cognitive process, and indicators of self-confidence in information retrieval activities. The results obtained based on Spearman's correlation coefficient showed a positive correlation between information and data literacy and problem-solving competencies with certain epistemic views and self-efficacy in information retrieval.

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Published

2026-10-27

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 10 (2026): International Bulletin of Applied Science and Technology

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How to Cite

Sobirova Muradovna, M. (2026). EPISTEMIC BELIEFS, INFORMATION-SEEKING SELF-EFFICACY, AND DIGITAL COMPETENCIES AS FACTORS FOSTERING STUDENTS’ INDEPENDENT THINKING IN THE MODERN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. International Bulletin of Applied Science and Technology, 6(10), 249-256. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23693067