Exploring the intention to use mobile learning applications among international students for Chinese language learning during the COVID-19 pandemic

被引:4
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作者
Ahmed, Salah A. M. [1 ]
Suliman, Mohammed A. E. [1 ]
AL-Qadri, Abdo Hasan [2 ]
Zhang, Wenlan [1 ]
机构
[1] Shaanxi Normal Univ, Sch Educ, Xian, Peoples R China
[2] Xian Eurasia Univ, Sch Humanities & Educ, Xian, Peoples R China
关键词
Mobile learning; Chinese language; Online learning; COVID-19; Behavioral intention; Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT); TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL; INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY; FIT INDEXES; BEHAVIORAL INTENTION; EDUCATION; PHONES;
D O I
10.1108/JARHE-01-2023-0012
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
PurposeThis study aims to improve the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model by examining technological anxiety and other influential factors on international students' adoption of mobile learning (m-learning) during COVID-19 emergency remote teaching (ERT).Design/methodology/approachThis study utilized the modified UTAUT framework to test hypotheses through a cross-sectional survey method. Participants were university students studying Chinese as a foreign language who were selected using a convenience sampling approach. An online questionnaire was then administered. The data collected from the surveys were analyzed using the partial least squares method with SmartPLS 4 software.FindingsThe study examined 16 hypotheses and found support for six of them. The results confirmed that performance expectancy (PE) is a significant predictor of behavioral intention (BI), and anxiety influences both PE and effort expectancy. The negative effect of social influence on anxiety was found to be significant, while facilitating conditions had a negative impact on learners' self-efficacy. The model fit indices indicated a good overall fit for the model.Research limitations/implicationsThis study presents a valuable contribution to the literature on m-learning in emergency education by incorporating technological anxiety into the enhanced UTAUT model. Examining the relationships between the key factors of the model provides a better understanding of learners' intentions and can inspire researchers to establish new theoretical foundations to evaluate the roles of these factors in diverse educational settings.Practical implicationsThe study found that performance expectations are linked to learners' intentions, and anxiety indirectly affects BIs to use mobile learning platforms. Thus, these platforms should be designed to meet learners' expectations with minimum effort and eliminate anxiety triggers to facilitate ease of use. Language curriculum developers and policymakers should incorporate mobile learning applications to support diverse language skills, address students' needs and encourage their use through professional development opportunities for instructors.Social implicationsSocial factors have been found to significantly influence anxiety levels among learners. Therefore, it is crucial for teachers and family members to play an essential role in mitigating anxiety's adverse effects. Discussing related issues can enhance the quality of mobile learning and stimulate social initiative by providers, ultimately improving the learning experience for all learners, regardless of their location or circumstances. This can also contribute to the growth and development of society.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the originality of m-learning development by proposing an enhanced UTAUT model that considers anxiety and emphasizes the critical role of foreign learners' BIs. It provides fundamental guidelines for designing and evaluating m-learning in ERT contexts.
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页码:1093 / 1116
页数:24
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