Adoption of E-Learning among Higher Education Students During Post-Pandemic: An Extended Model of UTAUT2

Abstract

In the era of digitalization, the technology has advanced. This study explored the significant drivers of adoption of e-learning technology among higher education students during post-pandemic era. This work used the extended model based on Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology-2 (UTAUT2) with external variable of technology anxiety of users. PLS SEM was used to analyse the data collected from the sample of 263 higher education students. Results show that all constructs of UTAUT2 have significant effect on behavioural intentions of students to use e-learnings except effort expectancy and price value. The external variable of technology anxiety has also negative and significant effect. The highest impact was found of performance expectancy. Outcomes of study have several theoretical and practical implications for higher education institutions (HEIs) policy makers, technocrats and service providers.