The Influence of Digital Literacy on the Internship Performance of Bachelor of Science in Office Administration Students

Abstract

Internship performance demonstrates how well students can apply knowledge, skills, and professional competencies in actual workplace settings. It serves as an important indicator of how well students are prepared for professional responsibilities. The primary objective of this study was to examine the correlation between digital literacy and internship performance. This study utilized a quantitative research approach through a non-experimental, descriptive correlational design. One set of adapted, modified survey questionnaires was administered to 191 office administration students at a local college in Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte. The statistical tools used in the study were Mean and Pearson r to determine the significant relationship between digital literacy and internship performance. The results revealed a strong positive relationship between digital literacy and internship performance, with an r-value of 0.623 and a p-value < 0.001. This indicates that higher levels of digital literacy are associated with better internship performance among students. The findings suggest that digital literacy plays an important role in enhancing students' ability to perform effectively in real workplace settings. Strengthening digital literacy skills may therefore help improve students’ internship outcomes and better prepare them for future employment in office administration roles.