Discussion on Psychological Factors Supporting Online Learning

Authors

Xuan Gao

Leshan Vocational and Technical College, Le Shan; University of Technology Malaysia Johor Bahru (China, Malaysia)

Hasnah Binti Mohamed

University of Technology Malaysia, Johor Bahru (Malaysia)

Article Information

DOI: 10.47772/IJRISS.2025.91100441

Subject Category: Education

Volume/Issue: 9/11 | Page No: 5659-5665

Publication Timeline

Submitted: 2025-11-13

Accepted: 2025-12-21

Published: 2025-12-16

Abstract

At present, some scholars have conducted research on online learning from a psychological perspective. Based on this, from the aspects of learners' meta-cognitive ability, learners' original knowledge base, learners' motivation, learners' learning styles, etc., the psychological factors required for online learning in the adult-oriented modern distance education environment are discussed and analyzed, aiming to provide reference opinions for adult learners to better conduct online learning and for online course designers to design a better online teaching environment.

Keywords

Modern distance education; online learning

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