Negative learning behavior in small private online courses (SPOCs): findings from PLS-SEM and fsQCA

Different from previous mainstream studies, this paper takes the unique perspective of students' negative learning behaviors to approach the issue, and adds to the body of knowledge on SPOC education. This study also employs fsQCA technology in conjunction with SEM to improve the realism of the results and address the limitations of earlier research.

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Frontiers in Psychology
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2025-12-17
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1634957
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Online Learning and Analytics
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Negative learning behavior in small private online courses (SPOCs): findings from PLS-SEM and fsQCA

Xian Zhou, Zhisen Zhang, Liyan Chang, Jing Liu
Frontiers in Psychology
Online Learning and Analytics
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Negative learning behavior in small private online courses (SPOCs): findings from PLS-SEM and fsQCA

Xian Zhou, Zhisen Zhang, Liyan Chang, Jing Liu
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Abstract

Different from previous mainstream studies, this paper takes the unique perspective of students' negative learning behaviors to approach the issue, and adds to the body of knowledge on SPOC education. This study also employs fsQCA technology in conjunction with SEM to improve the realism of the results and address the limitations of earlier research.

Frontiers in PsychologyVol. 16
The University of Sydney (AU), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications (CN), Yancheng Teachers University (CN), Southeast University (CN)
National Social Science Fund of China
Openalex Percentile: Top 58%
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