Effects of Self-Directed Learning and Self-Efficacy on the Subjective Happiness of College Students

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 887-912
Author(s):  
YEON-HEE PARK ◽  
HEE-JIN JI ◽  
JI-WON LEE
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Subjective Happiness ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Directed Learning

scholarly journals Factors related to college students’ self-directed learning with technology

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Evren Sumuer
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Self Directed Learning ◽  
Learning Readiness ◽  
Web 2.0 Tools ◽  
Directed Learning ◽  
Learning With Technology ◽  
Computer Self Efficacy

This study investigated factors influencing college students’ self-directed learning with technology. A questionnaire was employed to obtain data from 153 college students on their self-directed learning readiness, the use of Web 2.0 tools for learning, online communication self-efficacy, and computer self-efficacy to predict their self-directed learning with technology. The data were analysed using sequential multiple regression and mediation analyses. The results showed that the predictor variables explained 19% of the variation in self-directed learning with technology. Self-directed learning readiness and the use of Web 2.0 tools for learning were found to be significant predictors of students’ self-directed learning with technology. Moreover, the results indicate that the use of Web 2.0 tools for learning significantly mediated the influence of students’ online communication self-efficacy and computer self-efficacy on their self-directed learning with technology. This study suggests that students be provided with scaffolding or assistance, not only for self-directed learning skills and the use of Web 2.0 tools for learning, but also for computer use and online communication in order to enhance their self-directed learning with technology.

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