The mediation of interactivity and Tutor support in affective support in University Students

Olger Gutiérrez Aguilar, Víctor Zeta-Cruz, Christian Moscoso-Caro, Fiorela Ticona-Apaza, Linda Gabriela Quispe-Quispe, Sandra Chicana-Huanca, Aleixandre Duche Pérez

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Abstract

The study examines the role of mediation through interactivity and tutor support in affective support, using relevance and reflective thinking as predictor variables. A non-experimental and cross-sectional approach was employed for the research. An electronic questionnaire was administered to 250 university-level students in Arequipa, Peru, achieving high-reliability levels in the instrument's application (n=20; α=0.92, ω=0.92). The analysis was enriched with construct validation techniques, factor analysis, and structural equation modelling using partial least squares. Findings revealed that interactivity and tutor support are significant mediators in online learning. Interactivity enhances affective support by fostering reflective thinking, while tutor support amplifies affective support by linking content relevance with student needs. Although interactivity exhibits a mediating effect, tutor support emerges as a more potent mediator, indicating its essential role in students' perceptions of affective support and facilitating an effective online learning environment.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
Subtitle of host publicationSustainable Engineering for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Future at the Service of Education, Research, and Industry for a Society 5.0., LACCEI 2024
PublisherLatin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
ISBN (Electronic)9786289520781
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
Event22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2024 - Hybrid, San Jose, Costa Rica
Duration: 17 Jul 202419 Jul 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings of the LACCEI international Multi-conference for Engineering, Education and Technology
ISSN (Electronic)2414-6390

Conference

Conference22nd LACCEI International Multi-Conference for Engineering, Education and Technology, LACCEI 2024
Country/TerritoryCosta Rica
CityHybrid, San Jose
Period17/07/2419/07/24

Keywords

  • COLLES
  • PLS-SEM
  • Relevance
  • affective support
  • interactivity
  • reflective thinking
  • tutor support

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