Author(s)

Baoyang Li ¹, Hualiang Hu ¹, Gladson Chikwa ², Hui Jin ¹, Wenwei Xu ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Street 2 No.928, Hangzhou, 310018, China
² Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, M15 6BH, United Kingdom

Corresponding Author

Baoyang Li

ABSTRACT

This study aims to develop a moderated mediation model to explore the mediating role of online learning satisfaction and the moderating role of interaction between online course support and students' online engagement. According to self-determination theory, technology acceptance model and Fogg's Behaviour Model, we conducted a survey with students to develop the moderated mediation model, multiple regressions were employed to examine moderated mediation effect. Online learning satisfaction plays a significant mediating role between online course support and students' online engagement. The mediating effect was partially moderated by online learning interaction. The results revealed that when students had a higher level of online learning interaction, the predictive effect of online course support on their online engagement via online learning satisfaction was stronger. The moderated mediation model provides a deeper understanding of the online learning and offers potential strategies to improve students' engagement with online courses.

KEYWORDS

Student Engagement, Online Learning, Online Support, Online Interaction, Online Satisfaction

CITE THIS PAPER

Baoyang Li, Hualiang Hu, Gladson Chikwa, Hui Jin, Wenwei Xu, Understanding the Relationship between Support Provided to Students and Their Engagement in an Online Learning Environment: A Moderated Mediation Model. Advances in Educational Technology and Psychology (2024) Vol. 8: 119-126. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/aetp.2024.080518.

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