Extending the UTAUT Model to Study the Acceptance Behavior of MOOCs by University Students and the Moderating Roles of Free Time Management and Leisure-Study Conflict

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 35-57
Author(s):  
Jinhua Chu ◽  
You-Yu Dai
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Online Courses ◽  
Free Time ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Factor Analysis Model ◽  
Moderating Variables ◽  
Network Learning ◽  
Moderating Factors ◽  
Learning Platforms

Much research has focused on massive open online courses (MOOCs) but little of it has focused on university students in China who can only participate in MOOCs in their free time. To address this gap, this research adopted unified theories of acceptance and a usage of technology model, and added three new moderating variables, which are the network learning channel of MOOC, free time management, and leisure-study conflict. Seven hundred seventy-one valid questionnaires were collected from 11 universities in China. LISREL and AMOS were used to conduct confirmatory factor analysis, model fit analysis, and path coefficients analysis and to analyze the moderating roles of the three moderating factors. Most hypotheses concerning the three moderating variables were valid, indicating that the three moderating variables did exhibit some moderating effects. Some suggestions are put forward for regulating and promoting the development of MOOCs from the perspectives of government, universities, and developers of network learning platforms.

scholarly journals University Students’ Perspectives on Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Implementation Amidst COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 152
Author(s):  
VloreenNity Mathew ◽  
Ellen Chung
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Open And Distance Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
Near Future

Open and Distance Learning (ODL) has been implemented in universities around the world since decades ago. With COVID-19 pandemic, its implementation has been accelerated globally at an unprecedented speed and haste. Thus, the aim of this paper is to investigate the university students’ perspectives on ODL amidst COVID-19. By using the convenient sampling method, a total of 608 diploma and degree students throughout Malaysia have participated and shared their feedback on ODL implementation. The collected data covered their general feedback and what they enjoyed the most about ODL. Moreover, their recommendations on ODL implementation were analyzed by categorising the responses into different themes. The demographic data was summarized using descriptive analysis. A comparison between the diploma and the degree students’ perspectives is also discussed in the paper. The findings show that most students have positive perceptions on ODL implementation, where positive feedback and fun factors are highlighted by the respondents. Some students indicated that ODL should not be continued in the future semester, due to problems such as poor internet connection, budget constraints and time management issues. Recommendations on improvements for better ODL implementations in the near future are also provided. This study contributes to more effective ODL management by presenting the learners’ perspectives   Keywords: Open and Distance Learning (ODL), Online Learning Platforms, Technology, Teaching and Learning, University Students

scholarly journals THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FREE TIME MANAGEMENT AND ACADEMIC SUCCES

2017 ◽  
Vol Volume 6 (Volume 6 Issue 4) ◽  
pp. 72-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emrah SERDAR ◽  
Duygu Harmandar DEMİREL ◽  
Mehmet DEMİREL ◽  
Veli Ozan ÇAKIR
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Free Time ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Investigation of the Relationship between Free Time Management, Social Media Addiction and Life Satisfaction of University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic Process

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Recep Cengiz ◽  
Batuhan Er
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Free Time ◽  
Social Media Addiction ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Relationship

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between university students free time management, social media addiction and life satisfaction during the COVID-19 pandemic.The sample group of the study consists of 114 female and 291 male university students. Free Time Management Scale, Social Media Addiction Scale and Life Satisfaction Scale were used as data collection instruments in the research. SPSS 25 package program was used in the analysis of the data; In their statistical representations, arithmetic mean, standard deviation and frequency values are presented. For analysis to the data set; T-Test for Independent Samples, Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA), One Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Pearson Correlation Test were applied.When the T-Test results for Independent Samples are examined; In terms of gender variable, a significant difference was found in favor of women in the “goal setting and method” sub-dimension of the Free Time Management Scale. When the results of Multivariate Analysis of Variance MANOVA test were examined; In terms of daily social media usage times, a significant difference was found in the sub-dimensions of preoccupation, mood regulation, repetition and conflict of the Social Media Addiction Scale.As a result, it is seen that there is a relationship between university student participants’ free time management and social media addiction. However, no relationship was found between life satisfaction and social media addiction. While a low negative correlation was found between the total score of life satisfaction and the free time management programming sub-dimension, no correlation was found between the sub-dimensions of goal determination and method, assessment and free time attitude.

scholarly journals Free time management scale: Validity and reliability analysisBoş zaman yönetimi ölçeği: Geçerlik- güvenirlik çalışması

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 1867 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beyza Merve Akgül ◽  
Suat Karaküçük
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Free Time ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Scale Validity ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

<p>The aim of this research is to adapt the Free time management scale (Wei-Ching Wang,  Chin-Hsung Kao, Tzung-Cheng Huan, Chung-Chi Wu, 2011) to Turkish and to examine its psychometric properties. The research was conducted on 447 university students from various faculties of Gazi University, Turkey. First of all, lingual equivalence of the scale was applied.  Explanatory (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) were used for validity analysis of the scale. In the result of the EFA, Being in English originally, this scale consisted of 15 items and 4 dimensions. While the number of the items were exactly the same in the ‘leisure attitude’ and ‘scheduling’, ‘goal setting and technique’ was 6 items and ‘evaluating’ was 3 items. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was applied to test the four factor construct of the scale. Internal consistency coefficient of the whole scale was found to be .83 and test retest reliability of the scale was found to be .86. To this end, According to the validity and reliability analyses, it was found that this scale is a reliable and valid scale to be used to determine free time management  of university students in Turkey.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Özet</strong></p><p>Bu çalışmanın amacı, Wei-Ching Wang,  Chin-Hsung Kao, Tzung-Cheng Huan, Chung-Chi Wu isimli kişiler (2011) tarafından geliştirilen Boş Zaman Yönetimi Ölçeğini Türkçeye uyarlamak ve ölçeğin geçerlik ve güvenirlik analizlerini yapmaktır. Araştırmaya Gazi Üniversitesi’nin çeşitli bölümlerinde öğrenim gören 447 üniversite öğrencisi katılmıştır. Öncelikle ölçeğin dilsel eşdeğerliği incelenmiş ve dilsel eşdeğerliğe sahip olduğu görüldükten sonra geçerlik ve güvenirlik analizleri yapılmıştır. Ölçeğin geçerlik çalışmasına, açımlayıcı (AFA) ve doğrulayıcı faktör analizleri (DFA) kullanılmıştır. AFA sonucunda, , 15 madde ve 4 alt boyuttan oluşan bir ölçme aracı elde edilmiş ve alt boyutlarda yer alan maddelerin ‘boş zaman tutumu’ ve ’programlama’ alt boyutlarındaki maddelerin orijinal formdaki maddelerle birebir örtüştüğü gözlenirken, ‘amaç belirleme ve yöntem’ alt boyutunda 6 madde, ‘değerlendirme’ alt boyutunda ise 3 madde gözlemlenmiştir. Yapılan doğrulayıcı faktör analizinde ölçeğin orijinal formla uyumlu olduğu görülmüştür. Ölçeğin Cronbach Alpha değeri .83 ve test-tekrar test güvenirliği ise .86 bulunmuştur. Alt boyutlar için ise iç tutarlık katsayıları .71-.81 arasında değişmektedir. Bu sonuçlara göre ölçeğin geçerli ve güvenilir bir ölçme aracı olduğu söylenebilir.</p>

scholarly journals Communication Skills and Time Management as the Predictors of Student Motivation

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-50
Author(s):  
Seyithan Demirdağ
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Free Time ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Meaningful Relationships ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Scale Data

This study examines free time management and communication skills as the predictors of university students’ motivation. The study sample includes 610 undergraduate students in a variety of programs. Of the 610 students, 441 are female, 169 are male, and the mean age is 20.1 years. Their GPA averages range from 1.83 to 3.96 on a 4.0 scale. Data collection tools included three instruments. The relationship between university students' communication skills, free time management, and motivation levels are determined using correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. The findings show that there are positive and meaningful relationships between students' motivation and the subscales of communication skills and free time management. These subscales include goal setting and technique, free time attitude, scheduling, evaluating, respect, ability of expression, desire, democratic attitude, value, and obstacles. In addition, a regression analysis shows that students’ motivation is predicted by their free time management and communication skills.

Is That Measure Really One-Dimensional?

Methodology ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 188-196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esther T. Beierl ◽  
Markus Bühner ◽  
Moritz Heene
Keyword(s):  
Model Fit ◽  
Nuisance Parameters ◽  
Factorial Validity ◽  
Fit Indices ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Factor Analysis Model ◽  
One Dimensional ◽  
Confirmatory Factor Analysis Model ◽  
Cutoff Values ◽  
Confirmatory Factor

Abstract. Factorial validity is often assessed using confirmatory factor analysis. Model fit is commonly evaluated using the cutoff values for the fit indices proposed by Hu and Bentler (1999) . There is a body of research showing that those cutoff values cannot be generalized. Model fit does not only depend on the severity of misspecification, but also on nuisance parameters, which are independent of the misspecification. Using a simulation study, we demonstrate their influence on measures of model fit. We specified a severe misspecification, omitting a second factor, which signifies factorial invalidity. Measures of model fit showed only small misfit because nuisance parameters, magnitude of factor loadings and a balanced/imbalanced number of indicators per factor, also influenced the degree of misfit. Drawing from our results, we discuss challenges in the assessment of factorial validity.

The Colorado Cognitive Assessment (CoCA): Development of an Advanced Neuropsychological Screening Tool

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashita S. Gurnani ◽  
Shayne S.-H. Lin ◽  
Brandon E Gavett
Keyword(s):  
Construct Validity ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Cognitive Assessment ◽  
Screening Tool ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Internal Consistency Reliability ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Cognitive Screening ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Factor Analysis Model

Objective: The Colorado Cognitive Assessment (CoCA) was designed to improve upon existing screening tests in a number of ways, including enhanced psychometric properties and minimization of bias across diverse groups. This paper describes the initial validation study of the CoCA, which seeks to describe the test; demonstrate its construct validity; measurement invariance to age, education, sex, and mood symptoms; and compare it to the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Method: Participants included 151 older adults (MAge = 71.21, SD = 8.05) who were administered the CoCA, MoCA, Judgment test from the Neuropsychological Assessment Battery (NAB), 15-item version of the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), and 10-item version of the Geriatric Anxiety Scale (GAS-10). Results: A single factor confirmatory factor analysis model of the CoCA fit the data well, CFI = 0.955; RMSEA = 0.033. The CoCA’s internal consistency reliability was .84, compared to .74 for the MoCA. The CoCA had stronger disattenuated correlations with the MoCA (r = .79) and NAB Judgment (r = .47) and weaker correlations with the GDS-15 (r = -.36) and GAS-10 (r = -.15), supporting its construct validity. Finally, when analyzed using multiple indicators, multiple causes (MIMIC) modeling, the CoCA showed no evidence of measurement non-invariance, unlike the MoCA. Conclusions: These results provide initial evidence to suggest that the CoCA is a valid cognitive screening tool that offers numerous advantages over the MoCA, including superior psychometric properties and measurement non-invariance. Additional validation and normative studies are warranted.

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