Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: University cyberculture is a fundamental component for the development of digital competencies in Nursing, particularly in Andean regions characterized by historical conditions of vulnerability and technological inequality. Objective: To analyze the access, use, appropriation, and empowerment of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) among university students in an Andean region of Peru, considering the implications for Nursing education. Method: A descriptive study was conducted with a sample of 247 university students, of whom 45.8% belonged to the Faculty of Health Sciences. The dimensions of access, use, appropriation, and empowerment related to ICT were evaluated. Results: Significant digital divides were identified: 50.7% of students lacked access to the institutional intranet, and 38.7% lacked an internet connection. Although 77.7% demonstrated competencies in searching for academic information, only 31.4% participated in forums, evidencing limited collaborative appropriation. However, more than half recognized the internet as a powerful tool for social advocacy. Conclusions: Student cyberculture represents a strategic foundation for the digital reculturalization of Nursing. Nevertheless, gaps in access and appropriation limit the development of professional competencies. Educational, political, and research strategies are required to transform digital empowerment into innovation, leadership, and the transformation of regional healthcare.
Source: Revista Tribunal
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7202280783