An Empirical Study of Students Perceptions on the Interrelationship Between Innovation, Technology, And Social Development in Bengaluru

Abstract

While innovation and technology are emerging to be critical factors in social development, there is still little known about how students perceive of the links among these three areas at local levels. Meanwhile, this is a quantified research to answer the questions which are how innovative and ready for technology (i), how social development outcome perceived of student in Bengaluru work, condition? The study examines (a) the relationship between the level of technology adoption and academic stream (Chi-square), (b) the correlation between innovation, technology and perceived social development (correlation), and (c) whether innovation and technology are both significant predictors for perceived social development(regression ) based on a structured questionnaire administered to students in higher education. The findings (exemplary) demonstrate a significant and positive inter-relationship between core constructs, a significant predictive impact of innovation and technology on perceived social development, and the significance of stream vis-à-vis technology adoption. The study offers policy makers and higher education institutions with the practical guidelines to enhance the innovativeness among Bengaluru students, their digital readiness and socially responsible use of technology.