Jagdish Chandra Regar
Research Scholar, Department of Economic Administration and Financial Management, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India [email protected]
Jalaj Kumar Bhardwaj
ICSSR Post-Doctoral Research Scholar, Department of Business Administration,University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India [email protected]
Vinita Sharma
Guest faculty, Department of Bachelor of Business Administration, Faculty of Management, Government Commerce College, Kota, Rajasthan, India [email protected]
Abstract
The study investigated how the use of mobile technology affects female empowerment in Kota, Rajasthan, by considering the relationship of these two to the economic, social, and educational dimensions of empowerment. A quantitative research design was adopted and primary data was gathered from 110 women through a structured questionnaire. These data were then subjected to several statistical methods such as so-called descriptive, correlational analysis, and multiple linear regression in order to find out whether there is a connection between the usage of mobile technology and empowerment outcomes. Descriptive results presented an abundance of mobile phone possession, whereas the participation in skill development and financial applications was only modest. In terms of the digital skills and empowerment indicators, the correlation analysis revealed a moderate positive relationship between them. Nevertheless, the regression models demonstrated low possibilities, pointing to the fact that mobile phone usage variables could explain just a minimal part of the overall empowerment variance. The study results indicate that the mere availability of mobile technology is not enough for users to find themselves empowered. The actualization of empowerment is where the focus should be laid on: with that actualization targeting meaningful usage, digital literacy, and infrastructure provision, the empowerment benefit to women from technology can be made real.
Keywords: women empowerment, mobile technology, digital inclusion, regression analysis, gender equality
KISS International Journal of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability (KIJEIS) 2025 Jul, Vol.1 (2): 32 – 44