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Student engagement in online K-12 learning is linked to basic psychological needs. Autonomy and competence are key drivers, with competence being the strongest predictor, especially for middle schoolers.

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  • Educational Psychology
  • Online Learning
  • K-12 Education

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  • Online learning is prevalent in K-12 education post-pandemic.
  • Self-Determination Theory posits that satisfying basic psychological needs is crucial for student learning.
  • Limited research exists on K-12 students' psychological needs satisfaction in online learning and its impact on engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess K-12 students' perceived satisfaction of basic psychological needs during online learning.
  • To investigate differences in need satisfaction based on gender and grade level.
  • To determine the influence of need satisfaction on cognitive, behavioral, and emotional engagement in online learning.

Main Methods:

  • Quantitative study involving 1,073 K-12 students from 10 schools in China.
  • Stratified random sampling was used for data collection.
  • Data analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, Pearson correlations, and multiple regression.

Main Results:

  • Most students reported moderate psychological needs satisfaction; few reported high levels.
  • Middle school students reported higher satisfaction than elementary and high school students.
  • Autonomy and competence significantly predicted all engagement dimensions; competence was the strongest predictor. Relatedness predicted emotional and behavioral engagement.

Conclusions:

  • Findings support Self-Determination Theory in K-12 online learning, highlighting differential roles of autonomy, competence, and relatedness.
  • Designing online instruction to enhance competence and autonomy is vital for student engagement.
  • Grade-specific strategies are recommended for educational policymakers to support students' psychological needs in digital learning environments.