The Effect of University Students’ Satisfaction With Distance Learning on University Life Satisfaction: Focusing on Teaching Presence and Learning Immersion’s Mediating Effects

• Published in: KEDI journal of educational policy Vol. 21; no. 1; pp. 63 - 86
• Main Authors: Jo, Hyeyoung, Oh, Sewon, Lee, Soyoung
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Seoul Korean Educational Development Institute 01.01.2024; 한국교육개발원
• Subjects: Access to education; Adaptation; Classroom Techniques; College Students; Communication; Communities of Practice; Correlation; Councils; COVID-19; Distance Education; Distance learning; Dropout Prevention; Educational Development; Educational Environment; Educational Finance; Educational Innovation; Educational Methods; Educational Quality; Educational Technology; Electronic Learning; Environmental Influences; Higher education; In Person Learning; Independent study; Influence of Technology; Instructional design; Learning Experience; Learning Readiness; Life Satisfaction; Literature Reviews; Online instruction; Pandemics; Perceptions; Teaching; University students; 교육학
• ISSN: 1739-4341
• DOI: 10.22804/kjep.2024.21.1.003

As most studies have ignored distance learning as a factor affecting students’ university life satisfaction, this study investigates the mediating effects of teaching presence and learning immersion in the relationship between students’ university life satisfaction and distance learning satisfaction. The sample comprised 244 university students. Structural equation modeling and bootstrap estimation were used. University life satisfaction positively correlated with distance learning satisfaction, teaching presence, and learning immersion. Distance learning satisfaction significantly affected teaching presence and learning immersion. Teaching presence significantly affected learning immersion and university life satisfaction, and learning immersion significantly affected university life satisfaction. Teaching presence and learning immersion completely mediated the relationship through three paths. This study provides suggestions at department and university levels to improve these factors.