ICT Skill Implications of Mobile Device Usage for Adolescent Learning in Madhya Pradesh  Secondary Schools

Author(s)	Dr. Arvind Kumar, Dr. Sanjay Kuma Pandagle, Ms. swati choudhary
Country	India
Abstract	This study examines how mobile device usage influences the learning experiences, social–emotional development, and ICT skill acquisition of secondary school students in Madhya Pradesh. Using a mixed-methods research design, data were collected from 125 students enrolled in government boys’ higher secondary schools in the Bareli block of Raisen district. The findings indicate that mobile devices play a positive role in enhancing access to digital learning resources, encouraging independent learning, and strengthening essential ICT competencies. However, excessive and unregulated use also presents challenges, including distraction from academic activities, eye-related health issues, and unequal access to digital resources due to socio-economic disparities. The study highlights the need for balanced and guided mobile usage within educational settings. It recommends the integration of structured digital literacy programs, the promotion of responsible mobile use among students and parents, and policy interventions aimed at reducing the digital divide to ensure equitable learning opportunities.
Keywords	Mobile learning, ICT skills, adolescents, digital divide, secondary education, Madhya Pradesh
Field	Sociology > Education
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-01-17
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.66404

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