Adi F. Mahmud, Syahban Mada Ali, Anas Irwan, B. Asti Wahyuni, Ali Wira Rahman
This study investigates the digital safety and cultural awareness of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in Indonesia, assessing their current awareness levels and pinpointing critical areas necessitating additional focus. The study utilizes a descriptive quantitative design, employing a questionnaire to evaluate students' comprehension of diverse digital safety practices and cultural dimensions. The findings indicate that although students demonstrate considerable awareness of Email and Password Security, notable deficiencies exist in Geolocation Privacy and Data Backup. Furthermore, Ethnic Sensitivity and Political Sensitivity exhibited diminished levels of awareness. It signifies a necessity for more concentrated education in these domains. This study enhances the existing research on digital literacy by incorporating digital safety and culture within the framework of EFL education. The findings highlight essential aspects of digital literacy that necessitate additional intervention and emphasize the significance of integrating thorough digital education into the EFL curriculum. Subsequent research should concentrate on formulating targeted interventions to rectify these deficiencies and evaluate the influence of digital safety and cultural education on students' academic and social involvement. © 2026 ACADEMY PUBLICATION.
Universitas Muhammadiyah Maluku Utara, Ternate, Indonesia; Posgraduate Program, Universitas Negeri Makassar, Makassar, Indonesia
