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- Title
Adult learners' intention to adopt mobile learning: A motivational perspective.
- Authors
Hashim, Kamarul Faizal; Tan, Felix B.; Rashid, Ammar
- Abstract
Mobile learning (m-learning) is gaining popularity as the 'anytime, anywhere' online learning channel. Academics and practitioners alike are showing interest in examining its ability to support online learning. However, prior studies have highlighted the challenges in promoting m-learning adoption. The extant m-learning literature has mainly focused on technology-related factors to examine m-learning adoption. However, few studies have investigated this topic from the users' motivation perspective and even fewer from an adult learner context. Hence, this study employs the uses and gratification theory to provide a better understanding of what motivates m-learning adoption in adult learners. The research findings suggest that adult learners' intention to use m-learning is influenced by their cognitive, affective and social needs through attitude. This paper concludes by noting the theoretical and practical contributions.
- Subjects
MOBILE learning; ACADEMIC motivation; ADULT learning; ADULT students; INTERNET in education; ATTITUDE (Psychology)
- Publication
British Journal of Educational Technology, 2015, Vol 46, Issue 2, p381
- ISSN
0007-1013
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/bjet.12148