Use of Technological Resources in School Dropout in Students from Atalaya, Ucayali, 2023

Abstract

Presently, the integration of technological resources in the educational sector has undergone substantial growth, to the extent that their absence or improper usage may have a deleterious effect on school retention, particularly in rural areas. The objective of this study was to examine the correlation between the use of technological resources and school dropout rates in Educational Institution No. 64122 Maldonadillo de Atalaya, located in the Ucayali region. The research design was of a basic type, with a correlational descriptive approach and a non-experimental design. A sample of 54 children was selected for the study, and two questionnaires were administered. The collected data were then analyzed using SPSS v27 software. The results indicated that 91% of the students exhibited a low level of proficiency in the utilization of technological resources, with significant challenges in the management of audiovisual media (96%), as well as in the application of software and web tools, where at least 80% also encounter difficulties. Regarding school dropout, 40% of the children exhibited a medium level of proficiency, with the academic aspect demonstrating the highest incidence (56% at the secondary level), while the social aspect exhibited the least impact (74% at the low level). The investigation did not identify a significant relationship between the use of technological resources and school dropout in general. However, a low and direct relationship was observed between the academic aspect of dropout and the use of technological resources.