An Application and Extension of the UTAUT Model Factors Influencing Behavioral Intention to Utilize Mobile Learning in UAE Higher Education

Autor/inn/en	Shaya, Nessrin M.; Madani, Rehaf A.; Mohebi, Laila M. B.
Titel	An Application and Extension of the UTAUT Model Factors Influencing Behavioral Intention to Utilize Mobile Learning in UAE Higher Education
Quelle	In: Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 34 (2023) 1, S.153-180 (28 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1093-023X
Schlagwörter	Higher Education; Intention; Student Behavior; Information Technology; Self Efficacy; Telecommunications; Handheld Devices; Student Attitudes; Behavior Theories; Correlation; Foreign Countries; Technology Uses in Education; Undergraduate Students; Usability; Learning Motivation; Student Characteristics; COVID-19; Pandemics; United Arab Emirates + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Student behaviour; Schülerverhalten; Informationstechnologie; Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Telekommunikationstechnik; Korrelation; Ausland; Technology enhanced learning; Technology aided learning; Technologieunterstütztes Lernen; Motivation for studies; Lernmotivation; Vereinigte Arabische Emirate
Abstract	This study developed and empirically tested a theoretical model to predict the factors affecting students' acceptance and behavioral intentions toward using mobile learning (m-learning) in United Arab Emirates (UAE). The present study explored the behavioral intention to use m-learning from the angle of consumers by applying the extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model with the addition of service quality, perceived enjoyment and mobile self-efficacy and satisfaction. M-learning user data was derived from an online survey with 395 respondents and analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) and path analysis. The results revealed that: (1) behavioral intention was significantly and positively influenced by satisfaction; (2) performance expectancy and effort expectancy were positively associated with satisfaction; and (3) perceived enjoyment, service quality and mobile self-efficacy had a significantly positive effect on performance expectancy and effort expectancy. SEM analysis showed that satisfaction was central to users' behavioral intentions and mediated the effects of performance and effort expectancy on behavioral intentions. Findings correspond with the UTAUT model. A number of implications for theory and practice are derived based on the findings. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01