Technological Attitudes, Social Media Usage, and Work Ethics Among Educators

This study examines the relationship between social media use, technological attitudes, and work ethics among K-12 educators in the United States. With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing many educators to transition to remote work and online teaching, individuals have more online presence and social interactions. Understanding how these interactions influence the values associated with work is essential. The decision to utilize a particular social media platform for personal use depends on educators’ individual needs, preferences, and circumstances. Positive and negative attitudes toward technology usage and dependence on technology were examined. The researcher found a negative correlation between technological attitudes and social media usage. But no correlation was found between attitudes toward technology and with work ethics. Social media usage was found to be higher among females, non-White individuals, and those in the 18-25 age group. Social media use decreases with the number of years spent teaching. This study revealed more positive attitudes toward technology among male participants. However, attitudes towards technology decreased with the number of years active as an educator. A negative correlation between attitudes toward technology and media usage was found. But no correlation was found between attitudes and work ethics. Similarly, media usage negatively correlated with work ethics.