Enhancing Students’ Brain Development through Technology Use and Digital Characteristics

Abstract

In<strong> </strong>the<strong> </strong>present<strong> </strong>era<strong> </strong>of<strong> </strong>digitalization,<strong> </strong>technology<strong> </strong>plays<strong> </strong>a<strong> </strong>prominent<strong> </strong>role<strong> </strong>in<strong> </strong>relaxation<strong> </strong>and<strong> </strong>brain<strong> </strong>development<strong> </strong>(BD),<strong> </strong>specifically<strong> </strong>for<strong> </strong>university<strong> </strong>students. The present study explores the impact of <strong>technology use and digital characteristics (DC) in developing students' BD. We applied the quantitative methods; the study collected 328 samples from Egypt's different public sector universities through a questionnaire. Using path analysis through analysis of moment structures (AMOS), the results demonstrate a positive effect of rapid communication technology (RCT), web resource use (WRU), and digital characteristics (DC) on BD. On the other hand, multimedia creation (MC) was found to be the negative predictor of BD among the medical students of Egyptian public sector universities. The study outcomes would assist in developing strategies that enhance the technology for reducing students' tensions and study pressures. Moreover, the study would encourage the students to utilize digital technology to strengthen their BD and cognitive development. Finally, the study's findings would contribute to the literature on management, medical science, and information technology and add its share by adding empirical evidence from a developing context, especially from medical institutions. </strong>