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The relationship between student motivation and academic performance: the mediating role of online learning behavior
Quality Assurance in Education ; 2022.
Article in English | Scopus | ID: covidwho-1861085
ABSTRACT

Purpose:

This paper aims to use a quantitative approach to explore the role of online learning behavior in studentsacademic performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the authors probe its mediating effect in the relationship between student motivation (extrinsic and intrinsic) and academic performance in a blended learning context. Design/methodology/

approach:

Survey data were collected from 148 students taking an organizational behavior course at one Chinese university. The data were paired and analyzed through regression analysis.

Findings:

The results show that students should actively engage in online learning behavior to maximize the effects of blended learning. Extrinsic motivation was found to positively influence academic performance both directly and indirectly through online learning behavior, while intrinsic motivation affected academic performance only indirectly. Originality/value Through paired data on extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, online learning behavior and academic performance, this study provides a more nuanced understanding of how online learning behavior affects the focal relationship, and it advances research on the mechanisms underlying the focal relationship. Practitioners should enhance studentsonline learning behavior to boost blended learning effects during the COVID-19 pandemic. © 2022, Emerald Publishing Limited.
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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: Scopus Language: English Journal: Quality Assurance in Education Year: 2022 Document Type: Article