HomePsychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journalvol. 5 no. 4 (2022)

Learning Satisfaction and Motivation to Study Online During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ellanah Feudo | Philip Cuizon

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

Literature suggests that with the right environment and proper implementation of e-learning, students’ motivation to acquire knowledge increases, leading to learning satisfaction and academic success. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, educational institutions adjusted to the new normal and implemented distance learning. This study investigated the correlation between motivation to learn online and online learning satisfaction among SDCA students based on their experience. Data were gathered from 256 colleges and grade 12 students who volunteered, using the Motivation to Learn Online Questionnaire (MLOQ) and satisfaction scale sent electronically to the respondents. Results were analyzed through statistical tests (i.e., mean and Pearson Correlation). The findings show a significant relationship between motivation to learn online and online learning satisfaction level (r=0.715, p < 0.001), which indicates that the respondents’ level of satisfaction is strongly driven by their motivation to learn online. Recommendations are discussed at the end of the study based on the results.



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