The extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) and new media literacy: a study on internet usage and youth literacy / Che Nur Amalina S. Che Zainal, Wardatul Hayat Adnan and Ahlam Abdul Aziz

The development of the Internet has had an impact on various aspects of our lives, including communication, business, and information gathering. Internet benefited individual and has it own advantages and disadvantages towards life. This study aims to comprehend the relationship between Internet use and youth new media literacy. The study, which involved young in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, aged 18 to 30, was carried out using a quantitative, cross-sectional survey and purposive sampling. The study's findings revealed that respondents had good level of Internet proficiency and used their mobile phones regularly to access the Internet. Youth Internet usage variable of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology 2 (UTAUT 2) have a positive correlation hence show that people accept and use the Internet for daily tasks. The relationship between Internet Use Bahaviour (IUB) and New Media Literacy (NML) are indicated was significant and supported (P-value: .000, C.R. value: 9.254). The interconnection between Internet usage and new media literacy highlights the significance of providing young people with the essential abilities to navigate the online environment proficiently. Engaging with the Internet without these skills may limit the potential benefits and expose individuals to various online risks.