Eastern Michigan University
The extent to which emotional intelligence, locus of control and self-efficacy contribute to the perception of online learning
Abstract
dc:description.abstract<p>Online learning is now entrenched in the mainstream educational system and continues to provide educational opportunities for millions of Americans. However, as online education increases, there is a need to improve the quality of education. This dissertation examines the extent to which emotional intelligence, locus of control, and self- efficacy contribute to the perception of online learning. The applied research methodology was a quantitative cross-correlational design. The statistical population was 156 online students selected from a Midwest university. A survey containing 21 items with Likert-type responses was developed to assess students' overall perceptions of online learning. The research questions for this study integrated emotional intelligence, locus of control, and self-efficacy concepts. The result indicated a statistically significant correlation for males and is inconsistent with extant literature that has examined students' perception of online learning. Additionally, study findings indicated a statistically significant relationship among emotional intelligence, locus of control, and self-efficacy with regard to students’ online learning. This will help learners cultivate emotional intelligence, locus of control, and self-efficacy, and importance of competence in students' success in online learning.</p>
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Open Access Dissertation
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- College of Technology
- Year dc:date.available
- 2018
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Abraham, J. Laurence
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- Alphonso Bellamy, Ph.D.
- Pamela Speelman, Ph.D.
- Herman Tang, Ph.D.h.D.
Subjects
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dc:identifier.*- Repository record dc:identifier
- https://commons.emich.edu/theses/944
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-2305