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Abstract
This study employed a person-centered perspective to uncover latent profiles defined by online homework time, time management, and procrastination. Involving 232 undergraduates, we identified five distinct profiles: Minimalists, Efficient Learners, Chaotic Overworking Learners, Moderate Learners, and Hardworking Learners. The results showed that gender was unrelated to profile membership. Profile membership, however, was significantly related to both online homework completion and online homework disaffection. Efficient Learners and Chaotic Overworking Learners reported significantly higher online homework completion compared to Moderate Learners, Hardworking Learners, and Minimalists. Moreover, Efficient learners reported the lowest levels of online homework disaffection among all profiles. Educational and research implications are discussed based on these findings.
期刊介绍:
Computers & Education seeks to advance understanding of how digital technology can improve education by publishing high-quality research that expands both theory and practice. The journal welcomes research papers exploring the pedagogical applications of digital technology, with a focus broad enough to appeal to the wider education community.