Validating the Extending Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT2) to Assess the Impact of Social Networking Sites Use on Students' Academic Performance

This pilot study examined the validity of the UTAUT 2 model after adding variables to make it more appropriate for Kuwait’s educational context. 38 items that measure the variables are adapted from existing literature and modified to suit Kuwait context. The instruments passed through reliability and validity assessments to ensure completeness and clarity of the measures. 36 valid data were gathered from teachers who use educational Social Networking Sites (SNSs) at Kuwait higher education. The data analyzed using Jamovi. The results showed a sufficient level of reliability for all instruments except SNSs Conditions which scored a low and unacceptable level of internal consistency, and this variable was dropped. Confirmatory Factor Analysis to verify the validity of the items revealed that all items met the suggested criteria, except items BI4 and UB1 which were dropped. These assessments confirm the validity of the extended model for a full-scale study in Kuwait context.