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Mediating Roles of General Self-Efficacy and Academic Emotions in the Relationship Between Technology-Enhanced
Nasima Awaji1, Ghareeb Bahari, Adnan Innab
1Author Affiliations: Medical Surgical Department, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Ms Awaji); and Nursing Administration and Education Department, College of Nursing, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Drs Bahari and Innab).
Background:
Given growing global concern about student attrition and its impact on workforce sustainability, educators need a better understanding of the psychological and educational factors influencing students' dropout intentions.
Purpose:
To evaluate the relationship between technology-enhanced learning (TEL) and dropout intention, and to examine general self-efficacy and academic emotions as potential mediators.
Methods:
In this cross-sectional study, 137 nursing students completed a structured questionnaire. Mediation analyses were conducted to examine relationships among variables and generate actionable insights for nurse educators supporting student well-being.
Results:
Participants reported frequent engagement with TEL, moderate-to-high positive emotions, and relatively low negative emotions. Positive emotions fully mediated the relationship between TEL and dropout intention. In addition, a serial mediation pathway was identified sequentially through general self-efficacy and positive emotions.
Conclusions:
These findings provide theoretical and practical insights for nursing educators and support targeted interventions to improve student retention.
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