Investigating students’ intention to utilize an e-learning platform in an aviation institution during the COVID-19 pandemic
2024

Students' Intentions to Use E-Learning in Aviation During COVID-19

Sample size: 503 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Belo Anthony Vicente M., Prasetyo Yogi Tri, Roque Ralph Andre C., Benito Omar Paolo, Cahigas Maela Madel L., Gumasing Ma. Janice J., Borres Rianina D., Nadlifatin Reny

Primary Institution: Mapua University

Hypothesis

This study aims to evaluate students’ intentions toward using an e-learning platform at a collegiate aviation institution during the pandemic.

Conclusion

The study found that attitude toward use had the strongest influence on behavioral intention to use the e-learning platform.

Supporting Evidence

  • Attitude towards use directly influenced behavioral intention to use the e-learning platform.
  • Perceived playfulness had a significant direct effect on the intention to use.
  • Learning outcomes had the highest impact on perceived usefulness.

Takeaway

Students are more likely to use e-learning if they feel positive about it and find it fun and useful.

Methodology

The study used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) to analyze data from an online questionnaire completed by 503 college students.

Limitations

The study is limited to the context of aviation institutions in the Philippines and may not generalize to other fields or countries.

Participant Demographics

The majority of participants were male (77.14%) and aged 18 to 24 years old (98.81%).

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.001

Statistical Significance

p<0.05

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pone.0308180

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