Understanding mature students' intention to use mobile learning in higher education: integrating personality traits and UTAUT

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International Journal of Educational Management Pub Date : 2024-04-17 DOI:10.1108/ijem-01-2023-0008

Keng Fong Chau

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Abstract

Purpose

This study aims to provide new insights into the relationship between individual characteristics, particularly personality traits and mature students' intention to use (ITU) mobile learning (m-learning).

Design/methodology/approach

The research model was constructed by integrating the Big Five personality traits into the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model. The data were collected from mature students at a university research center in Macau. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was used to analyze the data and test the proposed hypotheses.

Findings

The results reveal that personality traits play a significant role in determining mature students' ITU m-learning technology. In particular, social influence (SI) mediates the relationship between agreeableness (AGB) and ITU.

Originality/value

This study examines how personality traits collectively influence mature students' receptiveness and intentions toward m-learning. As mature learners' motivations and preferences remain underexplored, insights into trait-technology links could address current gaps and optimize mobile educational support tailored to their distinct characteristics and needs.

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了解成熟学生在高等教育中使用移动学习的意向：整合人格特质和UTAUT

本研究旨在为个体特征（尤其是人格特质）与成年学生使用（ITU）移动学习（m-learning）的意向之间的关系提供新的见解。研究模型是通过将 "大五人格特质 "整合到 "技术接受与使用统一理论"（UTAUT）模型中而构建的。数据收集自澳门一所大学研究中心的成熟学生。研究结果表明，人格特质在决定成熟学生对 ITU 移动学习技术的态度方面起着重要作用。本研究探讨了人格特质如何共同影响成熟学生对移动学习的接受度和意向。由于成熟期学生的动机和偏好仍未得到充分探究，因此洞察特质与技术之间的联系可以弥补目前的不足，并优化针对其独特特征和需求的移动教育支持。

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International Journal of Educational Management MANAGEMENT-

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4.30

自引率

8.30%

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期刊介绍： The International Journal of Educational Management (IJEM) provides those interested in the effective management of the educational process with a broad overview of developments and best practice in the field, with particular reference to how new ideas can be applied worldwide. As the whole structure and philosophy of education goes through a sea-change, and as budgets are cut, educational managers need to keep abreast of new developments in order to maximize their resources and determine the most appropriate management strategy for their institution. The journal explores research in the following areas: -Innovation in educational management across the spectrum -The development of educational delivery mechanisms -Creation of an environment in which the management of resources provides the most efficient outputs -Sharing of new initiatives, with an international application The International Journal of Educational Management addresses the increasingly complex role of the educational manager, offering international perspectives on common problems and providing a forum for the sharing of ideas, information and expertise.