Virtual Education During COVID-19: Exploring Factors Associated With E-Learning Satisfaction Among Saudi Nursing Students

Nurse Educ. 2021 Mar-Apr;46(2):E18-E22. doi: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000000954.

Abstract

Background: Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, education and learning processes have been shifted to a completely virtual, online format. Students' satisfaction has been linked to better learning outcomes.

Purpose: The purpose was to determine factors associated with students' satisfaction with e-learning among Saudi nursing students.

Methods: A cross-sectional, correlational descriptive study was conducted among 139 nursing students from different nursing programs in Saudi Arabia using a self-reported online survey.

Results: Previous experience with and readiness for e-learning influenced students' overall satisfaction with e-learning and satisfaction with assessment. Only readiness for e-learning was associated with satisfaction with teaching and generic skills and learning experiences.

Conclusions: This study may enhance faculty members' understandings of factors influencing students' satisfaction with e-learning. Therefore, the urgent national distance education plan may need further development to meet students' needs.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • COVID-19*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Education, Distance*
  • Education, Nursing / organization & administration*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nursing Education Research
  • Nursing Evaluation Research
  • Personal Satisfaction*
  • Saudi Arabia / epidemiology
  • Self Report
  • Students, Nursing / psychology*
  • Students, Nursing / statistics & numerical data