Explanatory factors of digital citizenship among university students. A cross-national dataset

The present research explores a set of explanatory factors of digital citizenship in university students on a cross-national sample. The data were collected from 501 university students aged 19-23 years old, from two public universities in Romania (N = 350) and Italy (N = 151). Information was gathered from one university in each country by using an online survey form. Statistical analyses were conducted using SmartPLS 4.1.0.6. Data analyses included structural equation modelling, mediational analysis, and multigroup analysis. The study focuses on digital citizenship, civic attitudes, personal values, and digital experiences among university students. Rather than making definitive judgments, the goal of this data-driven endeavour is to provide informative insights by identifying patterns within the dataset. The article also describes the stages of data collection and how the modelling of structural equations analysis is used to evaluate the conceptual model of the proposed relationships between variables. In addition to providing information into the current situation, the data discussed in this article is a useful tool for future research and for tailored educational activities, such as digital citizenship training sessions embedded into the academic curricula.