Grit and Self-Efficacy in Using E-Learning Among Postgraduates in Higher Education Institutions. Issue 3 (2nd September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: A., Devisakti; T., Ramayah
• Is Part Of: Journal of continuing higher education. Volume 70:Issue 3(2022)
• Page Start: 141
• Page End: 156
• Publication Date: 2022-09-02
• Subjects: Grit -- self-efficacy -- self-perceived performance -- learners -- e-learning; Continuing education -- Periodicals; Education, Higher -- Periodicals; University extension -- Periodicals; Graduate students -- Periodicals; 374
• DOI: 10.1080/07377363.2021.1924992
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0737-7363

Abstract

Abstract: The emergence of the fourth industrial revolution sparked a need for changes in higher education institutions in term of teaching and learning. E-learning can attract learners into the learning environment with its myriad of benefits. Despite its abundance of benefits, learners seem to not fully utilize the e-learning portal and later tend to discontinue using it. This article aims to explore the relationship between grit, self-efficacy, and self-perceived performance among postgraduates using an e-learning portal. A total of 441 data inputs were collected from postgraduate learners via an online survey and analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The findings indicate that grit displayed a positive significant impact on self-efficacy and students' self-perceived performance and that self-efficacy positively affects self-perceived performance. Theoretical and practical contributions are presented and discussed. The limitations of the research are explained, and suggestions for future research are also elaborated.