EXPLORING THE BEHAVIORAL TRAITS OF CRIMINOLOGY STUDENTS TOWARDS BLENDED LEARNING

This study examines the behavioral traits of University of Mindanao criminology students with reference to blended learning using a mixed-method approach supported by exploratory factor analysis. The study identifies the key mindsets influencing students' interactions with blended learning environments, drawing on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology and the theory of planned behavior. A total of 150 students participated in the quantitative survey, which was complemented by qualitative interviews with ten carefully selected respondents. The five primary factors that were shown to have an impact on students' behavior were decreased motivation and engagement, adaptability and self-regulation, reliance on digital resources, emotional difficulties and social disconnection. The findings emphasize the importance of removing technological disparities, promoting dynamic and flexible learning settings, and enhancing student-teacher involvement to optimize blended learning for criminology education. The study offers useful information for educators and organizations seeking to improve their instructional strategies and student support systems in blended learning settings. The study concludes that knowledge of students’ behaviors, perceptions, and challenges in blended learning contexts is necessary to improve educational outcomes. These discoveries have important implications for educators and institutions because they highlight the need to develop adaptable, student-centered, and technologically supportive educational practices. By tackling this problems, educational institutions and organizations can raise student satisfaction, enhance academic achievement, and increase the effectiveness of blended learning.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0148/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>