IDENTIFYING FACTORS AFFECTING INTENTION TO USE IN DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEMS
Abstract
The use and benefit of Distance Learning Systems (DLS) can be increased by a detailed analysis of the factors
affecting students’ intention to use. This study aims to analyse the effect of various independent variables
on the user satisfaction and intention to use DLS via Perceived Ease of Use and Perceived Usefulness. In
addition, Time Effectiveness is proposed as a new variable with the claim that the time spent in DLS is
valuable. Data were collected from 925 undergraduate students currently enrolled in 9 state universities
in Turkey. Data were analysed through Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Results show that while
Interaction, Compatibility and Time Effectiveness have a positive effect on user satisfaction and intention
to use via Perceived Usefulness; Self Efficacy, Subjective Norm and Enjoyment have no influence. Moreover,
Self Efficacy, Interaction, Anxiety and Time Effectiveness have a significant impact on Perceived Ease of Use,
yet Subjective Norm and Enjoyment don’t.
Keywords
Distance Learning System, Technology Acceptance Model, intention to use, user satisfaction, e-learning
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