Information Culture of the Personality in the Digital Age: On the Issue of Academic Integrity

Abstract

The purpose of the article is to explore the peculiarities of forming an individual's information culture in the digital age, taking into account aspects of academic integrity. The paper examines the main components of digital literacy, particularly computer literacy, data skills, digital communication, and digital environment security. The influence of developing an information literacy level on creating a culture of academic integrity is explored. Research methodology. The study uses general scientific methods of system analysis, synthesis, and comparison, informational, cultural, and activity approaches (to analyse the theory of generations, namely the characteristics of centenarians born in the digital age; to define codes of academic integrity of higher education establishments). The scientific novelty of the work lies in identifying the peculiarities of forming an individual's information culture in the digital age and concerning fields such as sociology, psychology, and education. Conclusions. The article discusses the importance of digital literacy and its impact on academic development. It is determined that the ability to work with information in the digital environment can increase the level of integrity in the academic sphere. This combination expands the understanding of the relationship between information culture, digital technologies, and academic ethics, and forms new views on personal development in the modern information environment. The importance of developing the information culture and the culture of academic integrity as a holistic process in the modern digital environment has been determined. In the digital era, the formation of an individual's information culture plays an important role in creating an information space. Academic integrity should be a key aspect in raising the level of literacy and ethical standards in the information sphere. To ensure the successful development of the digital society, it is important to maintain and promote the values of academic integrity and high standards of information culture.