IDENTIFYING FACTORS AFFECTING INTENTION TO USE IN DISTANCE LEARNING SYSTEMS

The use and benefit of Distance Learning Systems (DLS) can be increased by a detailed analysis the factors affecting students’ intention to use. This study aims analyse effect various independent variables on user satisfaction DLS via Perceived Ease Use Usefulness. In addition, Time Effectiveness is proposed as new variable with claim that time spent in valuable. Data were collected from 925 undergraduate students currently enrolled 9 state universities Turkey. analysed through Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). Results show while Interaction, Compatibility have positive Usefulness; Self Efficacy, Subjective Norm Enjoyment no influence. Moreover, Anxiety significant impact Use, yet don’t.