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Predictors of online learning retention of university students with learning disabilities
Thesis (PhD (Educational Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2025.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/103605 Predictors of online learning retention of university students with learning disabilities Mampane, Motlalepule Ruth khlood.almasoud@gmail.com Wilson-Fadiji, Angelina Al Masoud, Khlood Online learning University students with disabilities Learning retention UCTD Thesis (PhD (Educational Psychology))--University of Pretoria, 2025. The aim of this study was to determine the predictors of online learning retention among university students with learning disabilities in South Africa. Then it developed a model of predictors of online learning retention among students with learning disabilities. Recognising the challenges faced by this often-overlooked minority group, the study tested a model of relationships between several environmental and personal factors influencing online learning retention. Guided by Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory, which explains how individual development is shaped by multiple environmental systems, the study adopted a descriptive study design and a quantitative approach. A total of 256 university students with learning disabilities participated, selected using a random sampling technique. Data collection involved the use of a self-administered instrument, and analysis included Exploratory Factor Analysis, Confirmatory Factor Analysis, and Structural Equation Modelling using the MPLUS software. Findings reveal positive relationships between online retention and factors like family and social support, technological constraints, digital fluency, lecturer understanding, motivational factors, institutional training capacity, and faculty technological proficiency. The model showed good fit, confirming the proposed relationships. This study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on online learning retention, offers a validated model for understanding predictors among students with disabilities, and offers practical strategies for enhancing their academic success in online environments. Educational Psychology PhD (Educational Psychology) Unrestricted Faculty of Education SDG-04: Quality Education SDG-05: Gender equality SDG-10: Reduces inequalities SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure 2025-07-25T09:54:27Z 2025-07-25T09:54:27Z 2025-09-30 2025-07-25 Thesis * S2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/103605 https://repository.up.ac.za/workspaceitems/124317/edit en © 2024 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | Online learning University students with disabilities Learning retention UCTD Predictors of online learning retention of university students with learning disabilities |
| title | Predictors of online learning retention of university students with learning disabilities |
| title_full | Predictors of online learning retention of university students with learning disabilities |
| title_fullStr | Predictors of online learning retention of university students with learning disabilities |
| title_full_unstemmed | Predictors of online learning retention of university students with learning disabilities |
| title_short | Predictors of online learning retention of university students with learning disabilities |
| title_sort | predictors of online learning retention of university students with learning disabilities |
| topic | Online learning University students with disabilities Learning retention UCTD |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/103605 https://repository.up.ac.za/workspaceitems/124317/edit |