This study investigates the efficacy of integrating augmented reality (AR)-based gamification with self-regulated learning (SRL) strategies to enhance middle school students' academic performance, engagement, satisfaction, and self-efficacy in science education. Employing immersive AR technologies alongside gamification elements, this approach is…

This study examines the specific sources of job satisfaction and occupational stress in Greek special and mainstream school teachers, testing the role of self-efficacy as mediating variable between stress and job satisfaction. The sample consisted of 498 teachers employed in special and mainstream primary schools mainly in Athens. The Job…

The present research aimed to tease apart the meaning of the "student" identity in higher education by distinguishing the concepts and affordances of discipline-based social identity and organizational identity. Across three studies we examine discipline-based and organizational social identities' relations to educational outcomes and…

The present study aimed to examine the mediating effect of career decision-making self-efficacy (CDSE) (cognitive variable) and career engagement (behavioral variable) on the relationship between work volition and career satisfaction among South Korean university students. In the era of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), a sample of 315 third-…

Introduction: Tele-practice in speech-language pathology has existed for nearly a decade, but it emerged as a solution to overcome the challenges of access issues in delivering speech-language pathology services globally, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is essential to follow up on tele-practice services following a pandemic…

Previous studies have primarily investigated the individual characteristics or social environment as separate mediators in the link between academic satisfaction and depressive symptoms. However, these earlier studies overlooked the combined effects of these factors, thus resulting in limited ecological validity. Therefore, in this study, we…

While K-12 online distance education (ODE) continues to expand, demand-side factors contributing to its growth continue to be understudied. Student and parent experiences of online schooling have had growing attention, particularly during and post COVID-19, while research exploring exit factors remains scant. This literature review considers key…

The present study evaluated the validity of the Online Learner Satisfaction Instrument (OLSI) in terms of construct and convergent validity, and measurement invariance across demographic groups. The study results revealed that the factor structures generally confirmed to the original factor structure proposed in the instrument. Also, some…

This article reports the results of a mixed-methods research project at one UK university to explore student experiences before, during, and after the COVID-19 lockdowns. The research questions were 'Which HE learning experiences will be retained?' and 'Which HE learning experiences will evolve?'. All final-year undergraduates in the 2021/22…

Background: Computer science faces a persistent attrition problem, with people leaving the field at a rate that exceeds new entrants. Given the increasing demand for computing jobs, it is essential to focus on reducing the number of individuals exiting the field. Purpose: This study investigates why individuals leave the computer science field…

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the widespread adoption of flexible learning, which allows students to access educational materials and participate in classes remotely. Self-determination theory, a focus of this article, promotes self-motivation in the digital world of flexible learning. This study aimed to determine the link between…

ChatGPT, an advanced generative AI language model, has rapidly emerged as a transformative tool in education. This study explores the key determinants influencing the continuance intention of digitally native Gen Z students in higher education to engage with ChatGPT 4o. Employing the Expectation-Confirmation Model (ECM), the study examines the…

Business analytics is an emerging and prominent tool in many industries seeking to exploit the advantages of data-driven decision making. Simultaneously, educational institutions are developing and delivering business analytics offerings to equip business professionals with the tools necessary to implement business analytics in modern businesses.…

This investigation sought to examine the connections between learning motivation (LM) and Learning satisfaction (LS) among college art majors in online courses (OC) during the COVID-19 epidemic. The objectives included examining students' motivation and satisfaction levels, analyzing the challenges of OCs, and proposing directions for future…

Previous studies have not adequately explored the complex relationship between learning satisfaction and perceived learning achievement in adult online education. This study explores the chain mediating effect of online instructional service quality and engagement in online learning on the relationship between learning satisfaction and perception…