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Determinants of mobile learning adoption: extending the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT)

Ali Alowayr (Department of Information Technology, Albaha University, Albaha, Saudi Arabia)

International Journal of Information and Learning Technology

ISSN: 2056-4880

Article publication date: 13 October 2021

Issue publication date: 1 February 2022

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Abstract

Purpose

Although several different learning technologies have been integrated into the face-to-face (F2F) learning approach, the effective implementation of mobile learning (m-learning) is still at an early stage. This may be due to the lack of understanding factors that affect learners' acceptance of m-learning.

Design/methodology/approach

Considering the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) as a theoretical background, this research investigates m-learning adoption in Saudi Arabia. The research framework extends the UTAUT by including intrinsic motivation, mobile learning self-efficacy and perceived satisfaction. A total of 200 higher education students voluntarily participated in the research. The application of the partial least square technique indicated that the proposed model can predict m-learning adoption adequately in Saudi Arabia (R2 = 0.73.8).

Findings

The research outcomes are significant for educational institutions and teachers to implement m-learning effectively. Many recommendations can be suggested to help enhance learners' willingness to adopt m-learning technology: Teachers need to design their courses in an interactive way and provide several different activities to ensure that learners obtain real benefits in their learning outcomes. When learners have positive perceptions about the use of this technology in the learning process, such perceptions should be supported by providing beneficial courses.

Originality/value

This research examines the effectiveness of the extended UTAUT to predict m-learning adoption in Saudi Arabia higher education. This could provide a significant contribution to the existing evidence about the validity of the model in different learning cultures and contexts.

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Acknowledgements

The author would like to express his sincere gratitude to the Deanship of Scientific Research, Albaha University, Saudi Arabia (Grant No: 1441/23) for funding this project which entitled “Study of the factors influencing of mobile learning devices adoption by higher education students and its challenges to such utilization”. The author also appreciates the study participants for their cooperation and motivated participations.

Citation

Alowayr, A. (2022), "Determinants of mobile learning adoption: extending the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT)", International Journal of Information and Learning Technology, Vol. 39 No. 1, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJILT-05-2021-0070

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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