A comparative study between technology acceptors and non-acceptors in cognitive achievement of the ball apparatus in rhythmic gymnastics for female students

Authors

  • Iman Abid Hasan College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences/ University of Baghdad, (Iraq).
  • Tareq Nazar Majeed College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences/ University of Baghdad, (Iraq).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v80.119571

Keywords:

Technology acceptance, cognitive achievement, students

Abstract

Objective: This research aims to compare the cognitive achievement of female students who are receptive to technology with those who are not, and to explore the relationship between technology acceptance and cognitive achievement.

Research methodology: The research methodology employed a descriptive approach using comparative and correlational methods. The sample consisted of second-year female students at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Baghdad. The research instruments included a technology acceptance scale and a cognitive achievement test.

Results: The results showed a difference in cognitive achievement between those who are receptive to technology and those who are not, indicating that technology acceptance plays a significant role in cognitive achievement.

Conclusion: Some female students are receptive to technology, while others are not, the number of female students who are receptive to technology exceeds the number of those who are not, and the cognitive achievement of female students who are receptive to technology surpasses that of female students who are not.

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30-05-2026

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Hasan, I. A., & Majeed, T. N. (2026). A comparative study between technology acceptors and non-acceptors in cognitive achievement of the ball apparatus in rhythmic gymnastics for female students. Retos, 80, 1655-1666. https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v80.119571