The Interrelation of Satisfaction with Online Education at the University with the Individual Psychological Characteristics of Students

Abstract

In the last two years, changes related to the provision of educational services using a virtual educational environment have been taking place more intensively in the field of education, which is reflected in psychological scientific research in various areas of science. The purpose of this study is to identify the relationship of satisfaction with online learning of a university student with their individual psychological characteristics. Students of Irkutsk and Angarsk universities took part in the study. A theoretical analysis of modern psychological literature on the following issues is carried out: directions of digitalization; the concept of satisfaction with learning; satisfaction factors. The methodological basis of the research is the research of A.L. Zhuravlev, I.A. Zimnaya, B.B. Aysmontas. The empirical part of the work includes qualitative (identification of satisfaction factors) and quantitative (survey, testing) methods of analysis. Mathematical and statistical analysis included the method of correlation analysis, the use of the criterion of differences. The results of the study of the structure of satisfaction with learning; the identified relationships of satisfaction and individual psychological characteristics of an individual are presented. As a result of the study, correlations of individual psychological characteristics of students (achievement motivation and psychological qualities-discipline, independence) and components of satisfaction with learning are revealed; psychological characteristics of a student who is satisfied and dissatisfied with learning are presented. The obtained results can be used to develop psychological recommendations for the subjects of the educational process to improve online learning.