Investigating the Influence of Learning Perception and Autonomy on Mobile Learning Outcomes in Higher Education

Although numerous studies have explored mobile learning, relatively little attention has been given to the impact of learning perception and learning autonomy on mobile learning performance. The primary aim of this study is to examine the relationships between perceived flexibility advantage, perceived interest advantage, learning autonomy, and mobile learning performance. Additionally, the study seeks to explore the mediating effect of learning continuance on mobile learning performance. A total of 456 college students with prior mobile learning experience participated in this study. Data were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling analysis and SPSS-AMOS PROCESS. The findings indicate that perceived flexibility advantage, perceived interest, and learning autonomy positively influence mobile learning performance. Furthermore, the results reveal  that  learning continuance mediates the relationships between perceived flexibility advantage and mobile learning performance, perceived interest and mobile learning performance, as well as learning autonomy and mobile learning performance. Notably, the study also finds that the total effect of perceived interest on mobile learning performance is the most significant, while the direct effect of learning continuance on mobile learning performance is the largest.