Behavioral Intentions of Higher Education Students toward Using Gadgets for Mobile Learning

Abstract

This study explores the factors influencing higher education students' behavioral intentions to adopt mobile learning (M-learning) at UNITAR International University, Malaysia. Using a cross-sectional approach with 364 respondents, the research examines the relationship between behavioral intention (BI) and four factors: Performance Expectancy (PE), Effort Expectancy (EE), Social Influence (SI), and Facilitating Conditions (FC), based on the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model. The results reveal significant positive relationships between all four factors and students' BI toward M-learning, suggesting that improving these factors can enhance M-learning adoption. The findings emphasize the need for educational institutions to provide user-friendly platforms, socio-cultural support, and technological resources like high-speed internet. The study contributes to the understanding of M-learning adoption, offering insights for educators, policymakers, and developers to foster a more conducive digital learning environment in higher education.