மலேசிய இந்தியர்களின் தமிழ் திருக்கோவைக் நூல்களின் புரிதலின் முக்கியத்துவம் குறித்த பார்வை: ஒரு கணக்கியல் ஆய்வு

Perception about the Importance of Understanding Tamil Scriptures among Malaysian Indians: A Quantitative Study

Abstract

The ancient Tamil literary tradition of scriptural texts has been a significant foundation shaping Tamil ethical and cultural values. However, in the 21st century, their influence on the lifestyle of Malaysian Indians has declined. Factors such as focus on individualism, the pursuit of instant attention, and the proliferation of social media have contributed to reduced practical use and understanding of these texts. Therefore, it is important to examine the extent to which Malaysian Indians appreciate their significance. This study investigates the correlations among perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, perceived ease of learning, and user satisfaction regarding Tamil scriptural texts among 248 Malaysian Indian participants. Most respondents were female, aged 26 to 55, with higher education and professional experience. While many had limited awareness of Tamil scriptural texts, descriptive statistics showed generally positive evaluations of usefulness and satisfaction. Perceived ease of use and ease of learning were rated lower but demonstrated strong positive correlations with usefulness and satisfaction. Correlation analysis confirmed significant positive relationships among all constructs, especially between ease of use and ease of learning. These findings underscore the importance of understanding Tamil scriptural texts and its social, spiritual, and educational roles. Making these texts more accessible and easier to learn increases user appreciation and their perceived value for improving life quality. Hence, introducing these texts through modern methods, providing training, especially for younger generations, and raising social awareness are recommended as key strategies for the future.