Embracing imperfections: a predictive analysis of factors alleviating adult learners’ digital learning stress on Singapore’s lifelong learning journey
Tan, Kim Lim, Loganathan, Shanu Rekha, Pidani, Rita R., Yeap, Peik Foong, Ng, David Wai Lun, Chong, Nik Teck Siong, Liow, Melissa Li Sa, Cheong, Kevin Chuen Kong, and Yeo, Michelle Mei Ling (2025) Embracing imperfections: a predictive analysis of factors alleviating adult learners’ digital learning stress on Singapore’s lifelong learning journey. Human Resource Development International, 28 (3). pp. 371-392.
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Abstract
This research paper examines the intersection of self-determination theory and its constructs of autonomy, competence and relatedness with the effects of learning support levers available to online educators. The learning support levers of social, technical and financial support are considered against their ability to impact online learning satisfaction and overall digital well-being. In surveying 246 adult learners, the research analysis uses structural equation modelling to yield results that highlight the opportunity for suitably planned social and technical support design to enhance the effectiveness of online teaching and learning. The overall findings add to understanding in the domain of digital learning effectiveness and possible strategies for improving online teaching and learning instructional design, including the surrounding environmental support variables. The paper further highlights the benefits of a cross domain approach to exploring learning effectiveness goals in a digital context. Given the increased prevalence of online education, the methodology and resultant findings of this paper are novel, reflecting the lack of research in the digital learning domain.
| Item ID: | 88510 |
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| Item Type: | Article (Research - C1) |
| ISSN: | 1469-8374 |
| Keywords: | Adult learners, digital learning stress, lifelong learning, online training and learning (OTL), Self determination theory (SDT) |
| Copyright Information: | © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/), which permits non-commercial re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited, and is not altered, transformed, or built upon in any way. The terms on which this article has been published allow the posting of the Accepted Manuscript in a repository by the author(s) or with their consent. |
| Date Deposited: | 05 May 2026 04:31 |
| FoR Codes: | 39 EDUCATION > 3903 Education systems > 390301 Continuing and community education @ 100% |
| SEO Codes: | 16 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 1603 Teaching and curriculum > 160304 Teaching and instruction technologies @ 100% |
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