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The Digital Well-Being Scale (DWS) was developed to assess digital well-being specifically among university students.
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A survey of 1,533 students in Ghana was conducted to validate the DWS through exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses.
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The DWS identified six factors: Task Interference, Digital Safety and Responsible Use, Perceived Control and Satisfaction, Digital Life Balance, Emotional Regulation, and Digital Dependence.
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The scale demonstrated excellent fit, internal consistency, and validity across its dimensions, with partial support for measurement invariance by gender.
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The DWS offers a comprehensive tool for understanding and promoting digital well-being in higher education settings.
