Resilience and Technology Adoption: A Narrative Study to Understand How Generation X Instructors Overcome Challenges in the Digital Era for Constructing Grounded Theory
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This research aimed to 1) study the stories of Generation X instructors overcoming challenges in the digital era society, and 2) develop a grounded theory on the resilience and technology adoption of Generation X instructors. It employed a qualitative approach using narrative methodology and grounded theory. The key informant was one Generation X instructor, along with two colleagues and four students from their class, selected through purposive sampling. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, observation, note-taking, and reviewing relevant documents. The findings revealed that 1) the key challenge for the Generation X instructor was the fear arising from a lack of technological proficiency and the complexity of technology use, which was overcome by having an open mind, continual learning, developing personal techniques though creating self-technology, hands-on practice, receiving social support from colleagues and the organization, as well as self-confidence in one's own potential. 2) Developing resilience and technology acceptance for the Generation X instructor consisted of three core components: Self, Support, and Structure, along with one enhancing component - Creating an Environment.
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