The Impact of Implementing Digital Literacy Modules on the Effectiveness of Buddhist Counseling: UTAUT Model-Based Analysis

This research examines the impact of digital literacy module implementation on Buddhist extension effectiveness through the UTAUT model analysis. Using a mixed-methods approach with 144 respondents from Buddhist communities and extension officers in Wonogiri, Pati, and Temanggung, the study measures implementation impact on extension effectiveness across several dimensions. The results demonstrate that the digital literacy module implementation significantly improved extension effectiveness with a 37% increase in religious literacy, 42% increase in community participation, and 53% improvement in extension officers' confidence. The UTAUT model path analysis revealed that Age (Beta = 0.549) and Social Influence (Beta = 0.208) were the strongest factors affecting behavioral intention to use the modules. The modules' impact was moderated by implementation context, with better outcomes in areas with adequate technological infrastructure. The study concludes that digital literacy modules positively impact Buddhist extension effectiveness when supported by appropriate implementation strategies that account for user characteristics and contextual factors. For optimal impact, implementation strategies should be age-differentiated, leverage social influence networks, ensure user-friendly design, emphasize concrete benefits, and provide adequate infrastructure support. Further research should explore long-term sustainability of digital practices in religious extension and develop more targeted interventions for different demographic segments of the Buddhist community.