TOO MUCH SCREEN? AN EXPLORATORY EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL EXHAUSTION OF EDUCATORS IN TURKIYE

Abstract

Screen time is now widely available and due to the increasing use of these technologies in school and home, it is important to consider teacher views about their use and possible results. The purpose of this study is to analyze the digital exhaustion of educators in Turkiye and its proposed antecedents. 570 educators who live in Turkiye participated in this study. Mixed-methods research was conducted to analyze the survey results. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive analysis, regression analysis, and thematic content analysis. Key findings were that educators had digital exhaustion and there were three main types of exhaustion (emotional, social, and physical). Educators offered some practical solutions for digital exhaustion.