Needs satisfaction and Online Self-Regulated Learning among chinese undergraduates

• Published in: PloS one Vol. 20; no. 4; p. e0321781
• Main Authors: Zhou, Xiaohua, Chai, Ching-Sing, Jong, Morris Siu-Yung, Feng, Huiya
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Public Library of Science 28.04.2025; Public Library of Science (PLoS)
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Analysis; Autonomy; Biology and Life Sciences; China; College students; COVID-19; Distance learning; East Asian People; Education, Distance; Educational aspects; Educational technology; Female; Goal setting; Humans; Internet; Learning; Learning strategies; Male; Metacognition; Online education; Online instruction; People and Places; Personal Autonomy; Personal Satisfaction; Questionnaires; Research and Analysis Methods; Resource management; Satisfaction; School environment; Self-Control; Self-regulated learning; Social Sciences; Strategic planning (Business); Students - psychology; Surveys; Surveys and Questionnaires; Time management; Universities; University students; Well being; Young Adult; China

The increasing popularity of online courses has highlighted the importance of online self-regulated learning (OSRL). However, its use among undergraduates remains challenging. Based on self-determination theory, this study examined whether satisfying three basic psychological needs (i.e., autonomy,...