Unveiling the Transformative Influence of Instant Short Message Prowess on Literacy Skills among UiTM's Students.

Abstract

This study aims to examine the influence of instant short messages on the literacy skills of students, particularly in the domains of spelling, writing, and reading. The survey encompassed the involvement of 100 final-year students from the Faculty of Education at UiTM, who were chosen using the cluster sampling technique. To gather data for all three-study inquiries, a questionnaire was utilized, and subsequent analysis was carried out utilizing linear regression. The results showed that instant short messages have had a positive impact on students' spelling skills, leading to more accurate word usage, a better grasp of spelling structures and variations, and overall improved spelling proficiency. Additionally, the study concludes that instant short messages contribute positively to students' writing skills by facilitating the daily incorporation of new phrases and encouraging the selection of appropriate words for their written expressions. Finally, the influence extends to students' reading skills, with instant short messages aiding in fluent reading, enhancing punctuation comprehension, facilitating personalized interpretations of academic subjects, and simplifying information retrieval.