Investigating Effort Expectancy and Facilitating Conditions Affecting Behavioral Intention to Use Mobile Learning

Abstract

The availability of internet access has created a rapid change in learning. This paper aims to investigate the impact of effort expectancy and facilitating conditions on behavioral intention to use mobile learning for Taibah University students in Saudi Arabia by using the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model. Quantitative research methodology is used, so that the research-proposed formulated hypothesis will be tested. A sample of 110 Taibah University students was drawn. A survey questionnaire was designed for data collections to measure the impact of effort expectancy and facilitating conditions on behavioral intention to use mobile learning for Taibah University students. The independent variables of the research model are effort expectancy and facilitating conditions. The dependent variable is behavioral intention to use. The data was analyzed using statistical techniques, including reliability, validity, and regression analysis. The results indicate that effort expectancy and facilitating conditions were significant and directly influenced students' behavioral intention to use mobile learning.