A canonical correlation analysis of the influence of access to and use of ICT on secondary school students’ academic performance

This study was conducted to examine the influence of access and use information communication technology (ICT) on academic achievement motivation. Data were collected from 300 students (12- 16-year-old; 160 boys) Sanandaj, Iran. The ICT Familiarity Questionnaire used assess level students’ at school outside school. Students’ Grade Point Average considered as an indicator their scores Academic Motivation Scale a measure findings revealed that had more home than majority participants reported they digital devices for first time when between 7 10 years old. spent using Internet during weekdays. They frequently general activities. canonical analysis indicated ICT-related factors are significantly correlated with performance. However, most influential affecting achievement. Furthermore, earlier age contributing