MODERATING EFFECT OF DIGITAL LITERACY IN TECHNOLOGICAL ADOPTION AND STAFF PERFORMANCE RELATIONSHIP AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF OF KADUNA POLYTECHNIC

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of digital literacy between technological adoption and staff performance at Kaduna Polytechnic. By utilizing a quantitative research design and stratified random sampling, the study aimed to assess how digital literacy influences the effectiveness of technological tools in enhancing academic staff performance. A sample of 349 respondents, selected from a target population of over 1,776 academic staff, was surveyed using a structured questionnaire. The data were analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) through SMART PLS 4. The findings revealed that technological adoption significantly impacts staff performance and that digital literacy moderates this relationship. This study highlights the crucial role of both technological adoption and digital literacy in improving institutional efficiency and academic staff productivity. The research recommends strengthening digital literacy programs, expanding the study to multiple institutions, and exploring other moderating variables to further enhance staff performance.