Assessing the Influence of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Technologies on the Development of Basic School Learners in Nigeria

Authors : Adesegun Odutayo

Pages : 1279-1304

Doi:10.30964/auebfd.1678233

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Publication Date : 2025-12-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The Nigerian society is witnessing an increase in depression, and cyberbullying among the young generation, which has been traced to the constant use of technology, thereby raising concerns about its impact on a child’s development. This study examined the influence of 4IR technology on learner’s development. The research method for this study was a descriptive survey. All Basic school pupils in Ogun East Senatorial district served as the population. The study’s sample consisted of 2400 basic five5 students. A researcher-designed questionnaire was used for this study. The reliability of the questionnaire was carried out using the test-retest method with an index 0.83 obtained via Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Percentage and grand mean were used to answer the research questions. Multivariate regression analysis was employed to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. It was discovered that 4IR has the highest positive influence on cognitive development, while it did not influence the emotional development of basic school learners or their social and physical development. The government should develop educational apps, and virtual classrooms, that should include modules that promote empathy, and emotional regulation, to support the development of emotional and social skills alongside cognitive abilities.
Keywords : Dördüncü Sanayi Devrimi, Nijerya Temel Eğitim Sistemi, Teknoloji ve Çocuk Gelişimi, Dijital Öğrenme, Eğitimde Teknoloji Entegrasyonu, Dijital Okuryazarlık

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