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Sy-Yi Tzeng1, Kuen-Yi Lin2, Chih-Yu Lee2
1Department of Graphic Communications and Digital Publishing, Shih Hsin University, Taipei City, Taiwan.
Abstract:
Many studies assume a significant relationship between intention and behavior. However, the data do not always support this assumption. This study used a modified version of social cognitive theory with self-evaluations as an intermediate variable to explore and resolve the problems associated with applying the theory of planned behavior to explain students' adoption of technology for self-directed learning. We surveyed 285 college students who enrolled in an e-book publishing course using multifaceted technological learning tools. We found that, as an intermediate variable, self-evaluation enhanced the influence of intentions on behavior and improved the accuracy of predictions of college students' adoption of technology for self-directed learning. Students' attitudes and perceived behavioral control were important factors influencing their adoption of technology for self-directed learning through their effects on intention; subjective norms were not important in this respect.
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