Students' online collaborative intention for group projects: Evidence from an extended version of the theory of planned behaviour

Int J Psychol. 2016 Aug;51(4):296-300. doi: 10.1002/ijop.12159. Epub 2015 Feb 24.

Abstract

Given the increasing use of web technology for teaching and learning, this study developed and examined an extended version of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) model, which explained students' intention to collaborate online for their group projects. Results indicated that past experience predicted the three antecedents of intention, while past behaviour was predictive of subjective norm and perceived behavioural control. Moreover, the three antecedents (attitude towards e-collaboration, subjective norm and perceived behavioural control) were found to significantly predict e-collaborative intention. This study explored the use of the "remember" type of awareness (i.e. past experience) and evaluated the value of the "know" type of awareness (i.e. past behaviour) in the TPB model.

Keywords: E-collaborative intention; Past behaviour; Past experience; The theory of planned behaviour.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Attitude
  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Female
  • Group Processes*
  • Humans
  • Intention*
  • Internet
  • Learning
  • Male
  • Models, Psychological
  • Psychological Theory
  • Students*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Young Adult